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Worksheetselements of an argument
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
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1.
What is a "claim"?
a)
data, observations, or other information
b)
a statement or position worthy of proof
c)
shows that the writer/speaker has carefully considered all sides of the question
2.
What is "evidence"?
a)
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
b)
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
c)
data, observations, or other information that will support a claim
3.
What is the "warrant"?
a)
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
b)
facts, statistics, expert opinion, and anecdotes
4.
What is a "counterclaim"?
a)
a statement or position worthy of proof
b)
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
c)
data, observations, or other information that will support a claim
5.
What is a "rebuttal"?
a)
when a speaker or writer uses argument and presents reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent
b)
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
c)
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
6.
Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better.
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
7.
Support reasons and include examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts.
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
8.
Statements that can be proved and statements expressed in numbers.
a)
facts and statistics
b)
examples
c)
expert opinions
d)
anecdotes
9.
A quote from a scholar or someone who has in-depth knowledge of a subject.
a)
facts and statistics
b)
examples
c)
expert opinions
d)
anecdotes
10.
A brief story that illustrates a point.
a)
facts and statistics
b)
examples
c)
expert opinions
d)
anecdotes
11.
The writer's position or opinion on an issue.
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
12.
Facts that support the author’s claim found in the body of the argument to help persuade the audience using credible sources
a)
counterclaim
b)
rebuttal
c)
evidence
d)
claim / thesis
13.
A claim that is the opposite opinion from the author's claim
a)
conclusion
b)
body
c)
claim / thesis
d)
counterclaim
14.
A strong feeling or emotion not necessarily based in fact
a)
opinion
b)
fact
c)
claim
d)
evidence
15.
Support must include...
a)
Your opinion
b)
A hook
c)
Text evidence
d)
An anecdote
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