WorksheetsEvaluating Arguments Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
A piece of writing that attempts to convince the reader that the author's point of view is correct is ___________.
Explanatory
Narrative
Argumentative
Descriptive
Facts, details, examples, or logical reasons (from outside sources) used in writing is known as...
Claim/Theis
Reason
Evidence
When selecting evidence to support an argument you want what kind of evidence?
Relevant & sound evidence
Irrelevant & unsound evidence
The part of an argument where the author must explain what the opposing point of view is and why those views are incorrect is known as...
Rebuttal
Explanation
Counter-argument
A piece of evidence that is closely connected to the topic or appropriate to support the argument is known as...
Relevant evidence
Irrelevant evidence
sound evidence
unsound evidence
The controlling or main idea of an argument is also known as...
Claim/Thesis
Reason
Evidence
What is the best definition of "Argument"?
Emotionally appealing to various types of audiences
A claim or position supported by reasons and evidence
Using logic to make a point
Using your credibility as a speaker to appeal to various audiences
What part of an argument explains why a counterclaim is incorrect?
Claim
Rebuttal
Reasoning
Evidence
Facts, details, statistics, expert opinions, and quotes are known as...?
Reasoning
Evidence
Rebuttals
Claims
Which of the following best defines reasoning?
facts and statistics found in research
using strong feelings, rather than facts, to persuade
quoting an expert in the field to support a claim
a general statement that supports the author's claim or opinion
What is a counterclaim?
Why the other side is wrong
The other side's opinion
The author's opinion
Another word for argument
What is a rebuttal?
The author's opinion
The other side's opinion
Another word for claim
Why the other side is wrong
