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WorksheetsAnalyze Author's Claim and Evaluating Arguments
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
What statement describes the first step in evaluating information?
Analyze the information to understand it
Clarify the language of confusing information
Clarify the language of confusing information
Break down the information into its arguments.
What is the main idea that an argument wants you to believe called?
Heuristic
Evidence
Claim
Premise
What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true?
Heuristic
Premise
Claim
Evidence
Which of the following best describes the goal of analyzing arguments?
To clarify the language of the arguments
To decide the value of the arguments
To determine the strength of the arguments
To find the arguments in the information
How many claims must an argument include?
0
1
2
3
Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the claim for the argument?
1
2
3
4
Why do authors write arguments?
To convince other people to agree with their claim
Because they are usually paid very high salaries
To make it easier for all identity groups to be heard
To inform and entertain their readers
reasons are
explanations of why the claim is correct
evidence from the text to support the claim
conclusions
citations
An authors position or perspective on a specific subject
reasons
claim
argument
statistics
An author’s points for making their claim that will be supported with evidence.
reasons
point of view
claim
perpective
A collection of information used to support an author’s idea.
statistics
fact
counterclaim
evidence
A comeback to the counterclaim to weaken the opposing claims
argument
claim
counterclaim
rebuttal
What is the primary purpose of evaluating an author's argument in a text?
To identify grammatical errors
To understand the author's main point and assess its validity
To summarize the text
To find the author's writing style
Which of the following best describes a 'claim' in an argumentative text?
A statement that presents the author's main point or position
A detailed explanation of the opposing viewpoint
A list of evidence supporting the argument
A summary of the text's conclusion
