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WorksheetsUnit 3 - Argumentative Text Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 49mins
What is an author's claim?
an author's name
an author's credentials
an author's main point
an author's evidence
What does it mean to trace an author's argument?
Identify the author's claim and evidence
Identify where the paragraphs start and end
Identify and underline the author's story
Identify and underline vocabulary words
Which of the following shows sound reasoning?
You should eat chocolate because I like chocolate.
You should eat chocolate because it has health benefits.
You should eat chocolate because the sky is blue.
You should eat chocolate because I told you so.
Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should get rid of sports?
Canceling sports saves money that can be used to improve learning.
Canceling sports leaves more time for school work and homework.
Canceling sports prevents students from getting injured.
Canceling sports would be bad because I like sports.
Which of the following is the strongest evidence?
Statistic
Short Story
Opinion
Which of the following is the strongest evidence?
Rumors
Expert Quote
Short Story
Which of the following shows sound reasoning?
If I work hard and pay attention in class, I will get a better grade.
If I hope and wish for a better grade, I will get a better grade.
If I play video games during class, I will get a better grade.
If I bring Ms. C Williams a cupcake, I will get a better grade.
Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should keep sports?
Sports help keep students motivated.
Sports make up 52% of TV broadcasts.
Sports can help students with teamwork.
Sports lead to lower drop-out rates.
Which of these would be considered reliable evidence?
Facts
Statistics
Quotations
All of the above
If an argument is convincing, it means
That you have to believe it
Everyone agrees with it
It has enough evidence to support their claim
Their claim or opinion becomes fact
Which of the following is the best example of an argument?
How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts
If you are not on Tiktok, you should be, because it is the greatest app of our generation.
Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?
I love nachos!!!!!
The points that explain why the author is making a certain claim
key
reasons
clues
truths
To be trusted or believed
safe
loyal
credible
honest
A persuasive technique that appeals to the reader's feeling of fear, sympathy, or vanity is an...
emotional appeal
logical appeal
A persuasive technique that uses reasoning and facts to appeal to the reader is
emotional appeal
logical appeal
According to a study by CNN, 28% of teenagers report that they could manage without a TV.
logical appeal
bandwagon appeal
celebrity appeal
emotional appeal
The animal shelter desperately needs your support. It is overflowing with lonely little kittens who spend their days mewing and whimpering and staring sadly out of their cramped crates.
logical appeal
emotional appeal
bandwagon appeal
all three
What is celebrity appeal/endorsement?
Celebrities buy things for you
Celebrities that do not use a product
Using a famous person to sell a product
a short story that can be used to illustrate a point.
alliteration
metaphor
example
anecdote
The author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, or pushes the limit.
counterargument
quoted words
extreme or absolute language
anecdote
