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Argumentative Elements Assessment

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

a)

counterclaim

b)

rebuttal

c)

claim

d)

logic

2.

What is another term for "counterclaim"?

a)

opposing viewpoint

b)

claim

c)

argument

d)

refute

3.

The point of view of people that do not agree with the claim you are making is called the _____________.

a)

support

b)

counterclaim

c)

rebuttal

d)

evidence

4.

What is an author's reason for writing?

a)

reason

b)

purpose

c)

point

d)

audience

5.

An argument in favor of something is known as the _______ side.

a)

pro

b)

con

6.

What is a statement that supports your claim?

a)

logic

b)

evidence

c)

refute

d)

reason

7.

An argument against something is known as the ______ side.

a)

con

b)

pro

8.

The people you are trying to convince are known as your_________________.

a)

pro

b)

argument

c)

con

d)

audience

9.

The type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something is called______________.

a)

narrative

b)

argumentative

c)

descriptive

d)

expository

10.

a statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim

a)

counterclaim/counterargument

b)

rebuttal

c)

warrant

d)

thesis

11.

facts, statistics, quotes, and anecdotes are all examples of

a)

claims

b)

evidence

c)

warrants

d)

rebuttals

12.

Which of these is a well written COUNTERCLAIM to the claim that students SHOULD be required to take a Foreign Language?

a)

Some might argue that it is a waste of time to learn a new language.

b)

Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English.

c)

Learning a new language doesn't help students.

d)

There aren't many interpreters that aren't imported from the U.S.

13.

This tells more about the reasons that support a claim, especially why it matters.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterclaim

d)

reason

14.

A counterclaim should be included in an argumentative essay so that _______________________________.

a)

the reader will disagree with you.

b)

the reader will be confused about which side to agree with.

c)

the reader is not left with doubt about the opposing claim.

d)

the reader will have more information.