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WorksheetsArgumentative Preview Open-Note Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which writing style is the most comprehensive?
opinion
persuasive
argumentative
none of these
What rhetorical strategy uses REASON such as facts and statistics?
ethos
pathos
logos
rhetor
What rhetorical strategy incites an EMOTIONAL APPEAL?
ethos
pathos
logos
rhetor
What rhetorical strategy establishes CREDIBILITY?
ethos
pathos
logos
rhetor
The art of discourse, or the ability to argue effectively is known as _.
(a)
"Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack" is known as which type of logical fallacy?
Ad Hominem
Begging the Question
Strawman
Tu Quoque
Which type of logical fallacy is associated with personal attacks that undermine an opponent's character/skill, or create doubt?
Ad Hominem
Equivocation
No True Scotsman
Texas Sharpshooter
The Bandwagon logical fallacy is also known as _.
Burden of Proof
Appeal to Popularity
Appeal to Tradition
Tu Quoque
If James argues that "bigfoot exists" and uses "I don't have to prove it, if YOU can't prove that bigfoot doesn't exist" as their support, this is an example of what kind of logical fallacy?
Appeal to Tradition
Burden of Proof
Generalization
Red Herring
"Asking a question that has a presumption built into it so that it cannot be answered without appearing guilty" is the definition of what logical fallacy?
Begging the Question
Circular Argument
Equivocation
Loaded Question
"You are either for me, or against me" is an example of either/or, black-or-white, or _ logical fallacy.
Ad Hominem
False Dilemma
Generalization
Slippery Slope
What is a non-example of cognitive or academic arguments?
Is this proposition true?
Is this theory valid?
Is this a viable interpretation of the text?
Whose turn is it to do the dishes?
Which of the three models for arguments prevents negotiations, compromises, or resolution because of its adversarial nature?
(a)
What is the location of the claim in the introductory paragraph?
first sentence
middle sentence
last sentence
there is no claim in argumentative writing
The purpose of _ is to link one general reason with the next.
citations
evidence
an explanation
a transition
Where is the reason given in the topic sentence reinforced elsewhere in the body paragraph?
first sentence
middle sentence
last sentence
none of these
What is the role of the explanation in the body paragraph?
links the evidence with the reason to make a logical assumption
introduce the source, giving them credibility
links one reason with the next reason
a statement that proves your logic over your opponent's logic
Where does the counterargument belong?
introductory paragraph
first body paragraph
last body paragraph
conclusion
What is an example of how you would acknowledge the counterclaim?
Data that disputes the opposition
"However" or "On the other hand"
"Some might say" or "Opponents will argue"
Quotes from experts
Why is the conclusion important?
It is the first chance to make an impact on the reader
It's boring and repetitive
It's the last chance to remind your reader why the claim is essential
It is the best place to change your opinion
