WorksheetsArgument Quiz Part 1
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 58mins
What are the three parts of the Toulmin Model?
Claim, Evidence, Warrant
Warrant, Evidence, Car
Argument, Claim, Warrant
What is not an argument?
Intellectual Activity
A fight
Discussion
Two opposing points of view
What are the three types of claims?
Opinion, Evidence, Policy
Fact, Judgement/Value, Policy
Wonder, Judgement, Policy
Claim, Evidence, Warrant
What type of evidence is an expert testimony?
A stated opinion by a person experienced in the field
A point of data that claims some objective
Personal experience gained from time in the related field
What type of claim advocates courses of action that should be undertaken?
Judgement/Value
Fact
Policy
What type of claim has historical backing?
Fact
Policy
Judgement/Value
The model of argument that seeks to find common ground.
Toulmin
Rogerian
Classical
Which is not a step of the Rogerian model of argument?
State the issue.
Acknowledge the opposition's side.
Find common ground.
Win the argument.
Traditional arguments result in
two winners
a winner and a loser
tears
Rogerian argument emphasizes _ over _.
cooperation over confrontation
winning over losing
fighting over compromising
confrontation over cooperation
The Rogerian argument aims to
maintain good relationships
find common ground
possibly compromise
All of the above
The Rogerian method does not promote tolerance of opposing viewpoints.
True
False
The Rogerian method should be used in arguments you want to finish quickly.
True
False
Narration/Description
telling a story(plot elements)/appealing to the senses
explaining how something is done
establishing a common meaning
providing evidence
identifying something wrong and offering a remedy
Problem/Solution
observing similarities and differences
providing evidence
explaining how something is done
observing instigating moments and their outcomes (consequences)
identifying something wrong and offering a remedy
Compare and Contrast
separating things into categories
identiying something wrong and offering a remedy
providing evidence
observing similarities and differences
explaining how something is done
Cause and Effect
observing instigating moments and their outcomes (consequences)
establishing a common meaning
explaining bow something is done
identifying something wrong and offering a remedy
observing similarities and differences
Definition
providing evidence
telling a story (plot elements)/appealing to the senses
separating things into categories
observing instigating moments and their outcomes (Consequences)
establishing a common meaning
Exemplification
observing similarities and differences
establishing a common meaning
providing evidence
explaining how something is done
separating things into categories
What is an argument
a persuasive discourse, a coherent and considered movement from a claim to a conclusion
a conflict
a contest between two opposing forces to prove the other side wrong
raised voices interrupting one another, exaggerated assertions without adequate support, and scanty evidence from sources that lack credibility
An assertion or proposition is also known as a
(a)
A claim
has to arguable
is an informed opinion
is the argument's main idea/position
Asserting something is true or not true is a
claim of policy
claim of fact
claim of value
Arguing that something is good or bad, right or wrong, or desirable or undesirable is a
claim of policy
claim of fact
claim of value
Proposing a change is a
claim of policy
claim of fact
claim of value
SUV owners should be required to pay an energy surcharge.
arguable thesis
too easily verified to be a thesis
Students graduating from college today can expect to have more debt than any previous generation.
arguable thesis
too easily verified to be a thesis
Evidence can include
quantitative representations
anecdotes
current events
historical information
expert opinions
The area of the argument that is high interest and draws the audience into the topic
Exordium
Background
Partition
Confirmation
Refutation
The area of the argument where the speaker looks at the merits of the others’ perspectives yet maintains his/her position by proving these perspectives incorrect
Background
Confirmation
So What
Refutation
Partition
The area(s) of the argument that support the claim presented by the speaker
Exordium
Confirmation
So What
Refutation
Background
The area of the argument that connects its observations to other issues in the world. Or, the area where the reader is left with a call to action.
Exordium
Confirmation
Refutation
So What?
Partition
The area of the argument that exposes why the discussed topic is important. This details what has led the speaker making the claim about to follow
Exordium
Confirmation
Partition
Refutation
Background
What is a claim?
evidence such as facts, statistics, examples, first-person accounts, expert testimony, and numerical data like graphs and charts.
the main argument that the text focuses on
to make the audience feel a certain way
convincing the audience that the speaker/writer can be trusted
What is evidence?
arguable or debatable statement
make the audience feel a certain way
facts, statistics, examples, first-person accounts, expert testimony, and numerical data like graphs and charts.
not based on logical reasoning and are often irrational or unreasonably emotional
What is appeals to emotions?
developed to make the audience feel a certain way: angry, happy, sad
aimed at convincing the audience through logical evidence
convincing the audience that the speaker/writer can be trusted
not based on logical reasoning and are often irrational
What is appeals to logic and reasoning?
used by authors, critical readers can see through these faulty appeals and the argument is thus made weak or ineffective
convincing the audience through logical evidence such as statistics, facts, historical accounts, expert testimony, first person accounts, and examples
make the audience feel a certain way: angry, happy, sad, outraged, guilty
convincing the audience that the speaker/writer can be trusted because the argument is supported through personal experience and expert support
What is appeals to credibility or authority?
based on logical reasoning and are often irrational or unreasonably emotional
make the audience feel a certain way: angry, happy, sad, outraged, guilty
convincing the audience that the speaker/writer can be trusted because the argument is supported through personal experience and expert support
convincing the audience through logical evidence such as statistics, facts, historical accounts, expert testimony, first person accounts, and examples
A claim that shows that a problem exists and it’s good to solve it in a certain way.
POLICY
VALUE
FACT
DEFINITIVE
A claim that answers the question: “Is it good or bad?”.
FACT
POLICY
MORAL
VALUE
What type of claim is this: “The new coronavirus was responsible for an outbreak of respiratory disease and pneumonia in Wuhan, China.”
INFORMATIVE
POLICY
FACT
VALUE
What type of claim is this: “Honesty is the best policy.”
RULE
VALUE
MORAL
FACT
“Face-to-face learning is better than online learning”, is what type of claim?
COMPARISON
FACT
VALUE
POLICY
This claim is based on preference such as likes or dislikes, good or bad.
VIEW
OPINION
VALUE
JUDGMENT
It is the main topic of an argument where the speaker tries to assert his or her beliefs, ideas, or actions.
ARGUMENT
CLAIM
JUDGMENT
PERSPECTIVE
It gives judgment about morality, beauty, merit, or wisdom.
VALUE
FACT
POLICY
JUDGMENT
Decreasing carbon dioxide emissions from car exhaust, manufacturing processes, fertilizers, and landfills, while slowing deforestation, may help slow the process of global warming.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Deforestation is harmful for our environment and increases global warming.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Congress should enact an additional tax to companies and financial institutions which profits from deforestation.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
Flase Claim
Taking AP and IB courses may help prepare you for the rigors of college-level work.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Schools that offer more AP and IB courses tend to have have higher rates of college application, attendance and graduation.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
School districts should change their funding policies in order to offer equal funding for job training classes and AP/IB classes.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
It is better for high schools to offer extensive job training programs than to offer more AP/IB courses.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
It’s better to apply good nutritional choices at home than teach them at school, because good nutrition then becomes ingrained in the child’s experience.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Just as smoking ads have been banned in order to decrease the urge to engage in an unhealthy behavior, soda ads should be banned for the same reason.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
In order to insure that graduates are competitive for top jobs in their fields, the college must put additional resources into its career services office and internship programs.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
The Career Support Network is an excellent resource for people who are considering a mid-life career change.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Although the International Astronomical Union announced that Pluto is not actually a planet, experts disagree on what characteristics define a planet.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
False Claim
Which element of classical argument focuses on presenting the author's arguments in support of the claim?
Peroratio
Confirmatio
Narratio
Divisio
What does the term 'Kairos' refer to in classical argument?
The quality of the message in an argument
The right season for an argument to be persuasive
The emotional appeal in an argument
The logical appeal in an argument
What is the primary focus of the Confutatio in classical argument?
To summarize opposing views
To conclude by summing up the argument
To grab the audience's attention
To present the author's arguments in support of the claim
an argument against a claim or reasons why they are wrong
reasons
ethos
argument
rebuttal
Ideas that are presented to oppose an argument
rebuttal
counterargument
claim
evidence
What is the purpose of the CLAIM?
To accuse other people of being wrong
To make your writing sound fancy
To provide specific evidence about why your opinion is correct
To state the opinion you will be arguing
What is the purpose of EVIDENCE in argumentative writing?
To state the opinion you will be arguing
To give specific examples or reasons that support why your claim is correct.
To explain what people who disagree with you think
To help people understand why this topic matters to them
A COUNTERCLAIM is where you explain who may disagree with your argument and why they disagree. The counterclaim:
Weakens your overall argument because it draws attention to weaknesses in your argument.
Strengthens your overall argument because it acknowledges the complexity of the issue and why your opinion is still stronger.
A REBUTTAL is important because...
It explains why people shouldn't be persuaded by the counterclaim
It gives another reason why your argument is correct
All of the above
The purpose of argument writing is to_______the reader.
inform
convince
explain
entertain
A counter claim is (a) and you will need to (b) your claim against it.
Refute means to
Provide evidence
Make a claim
Prove wrong
Make a statement
Read and underline the claim in this passage.
