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WorksheetsArguments and Claims Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
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.
When you answer short answer or extended response questions you must always (a) your evidence. You must confirm your evidence.
Author's ___________ is as easy as PIE
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An author's _____________________ is shown in his or her attitude toward the subject of his or her story.
mood
tone
analyze
bias
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