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Evaluating Arguments Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A piece of writing that attempts to convince the reader that the author's point of view is correct is ___________.

a)

Explanatory

b)

Narrative

c)

Argumentative

d)

Descriptive

2.

Facts, details, examples, or logical reasons (from outside sources) used in writing is known as...

a)

Claim/Theis

b)

Reason

c)

Evidence

3.

When selecting evidence to support an argument you want what kind of evidence?

a)

Relevant & sound evidence

b)

Irrelevant & unsound evidence

4.

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...

a)

Rebuttal

b)

Explanation

c)

Counter-argument

5.

A piece of evidence that is closely connected to the topic or appropriate to support the argument is known as...

a)

Relevant evidence

b)

Irrelevant evidence

c)

sound evidence

d)

unsound evidence

6.

The controlling or main idea of an argument is also known as...

a)

Claim/Thesis

b)

Reason

c)

Evidence

7.
Summer is the best season.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
8.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
9.
Every argument begins with one of these.
a)
claim
b)
reason
c)
evidence
d)
explanation
10.

What is the best definition of "Argument"?

a)

Emotionally appealing to various types of audiences

b)

A claim or position supported by reasons and evidence

c)

Using logic to make a point

d)

Using your credibility as a speaker to appeal to various audiences

11.

What part of an argument explains why a counterclaim is incorrect?

a)

Claim

b)

Rebuttal

c)

Reasoning

d)

Evidence

12.

Facts, details, statistics, expert opinions, and quotes are known as...?

a)

Reasoning

b)

Evidence

c)

Rebuttals

d)

Claims

13.

Which of the following best defines reasoning?

a)

facts and statistics found in research

b)

using strong feelings, rather than facts, to persuade

c)

quoting an expert in the field to support a claim

d)

a general statement that supports the author's claim or opinion

14.

What is a counterclaim?

a)

Why the other side is wrong

b)

The other side's opinion

c)

The author's opinion

d)

Another word for argument

15.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

The author's opinion

b)

The other side's opinion

c)

Another word for claim

d)

Why the other side is wrong