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WorksheetsArguments and Claims Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a claim?
The author’s main point.
A statement the author believes is true.
Facts and statistics that support their position.
When the author can be trusted.
A claim must be arguable.
True
False
What is relevant evidence?
Facts, Statistics, Quotes, and Expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.
Evidence that is not related to the topic.
When reasons the author explains why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim.
A statement that can be argued.
What is a counterclaim?
The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.
The author's main point.
A statement the author believes is true.
Facts, quotes, statistics, and expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.
What is a rebuttal?
When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.
Proof that the author can be trusted.
The author's main point.
Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.
What does it mean to be credible?
When the reader can be believe and trust the author.
When the author states their main point.
When the reader can understand the counterclaim.
When the author shares personal stories to support their claim.
What does a reader need to look for to determine the credibility of the author?
The author’s credentials and background
Where the article was published
Cited and reliable evidence used to support the claim
If the author used a counterclaim.
What is an argument?
When the author wants to convenience you on their position.
What the author uses to support their claim.
The author's main point.
The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.
What does the prefix ir- mean?
Not
True
What is irrelevant evidence?
Evidence that does not relate to the claim or support the reason.
Evidence that supports the claim and reasons.
the best evidence the author has to support their position.
When an author does not use a claim in their writing.
