WorksheetsUnit 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Information used to back up and support your answer is called ________________.
bridge
persuasion
argument
evidence
The people that will be affected by this topic and/or read your essay
evidence
your teacher
audience
Evidence is facts that support your claim.
Your opinion or argument is called a(n)
claim
counterclaim
evidence
rebuttal
Which of the following is not a form of evidence?
a quote from an expert
facts
a statistic
your dad's opinion
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing side's opinion
The author's opinion
A clear, marble counter top
A third party's opinion
Evidence and reasons are the same thing.
True
False
What is the definition of debate?
a formal discussion on a particular topic
a mistaken belief
an exchange of opposing views, typically heated or angry
an attempt to disprove an argument by finding fault with it
What is the definition of fallacy?
a formal discussion on a particular topic
a mistaken belief
an exchange of opposing views, typically heated or angry
an attempt to disprove an argument by finding fault with it
What is the definition of argument?
a formal discussion on a particular topic
a mistaken belief
an exchange of opposing views, typically heated or angry
an attempt to disprove an argument by finding fault with it
What is the definition of refutation?
a formal discussion on a particular topic
the action of proving a statement to be wrong
an exchange of opposing views, typically heated or angry
an attempt to disprove an argument by finding fault with it
Which would be good evidence to convince your parents to buy you a dog? Select all that apply.
Show them a calendar you made on managing time and chores
Showing them that you are responsible with your school grades
Giving them the money you saved to buy the dog
Telling them you love them
What is the author's purpose of an argumentative text?
persuade
inform
entertain
