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Arguments Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. A piece of evidence that is from a reliable and credible source is known as .....
2. What is the process of evaluating evidence and reasoning in an argument?
3. What determines the number of paragraphs an argumentative essay should be made of?
4. The main idea of an argument is known as the ..... ?
5. What makes a claim effective?
6. Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?
7. Explain the role of evidence in evaluating the validity of a claim.
8. To many people the acme of the uncanny is represented by anything to do with death, dead bodies, spirits, and ghosts. Indeed, we have heard that in some modern languages the German phrase ein unheimliches Haus [an uncanny house] can be rendered only by the periphrasis "a haunted house."
9. It is a message you write to a newspaper or other publication to share your view on a current issue you feel is important in your community, state, or country.
10. Closing Arguments should NOT use which of these:
11. In the paragraph below, which of the sentences is the author's CLAIM?(1) Is your computer acting up? (2) Have your efforts to fix it been useless? (3) Are you unsure of who to call? (4) Well, we're here to help. (5) Kayser Computer Care is the best choice to fix your computer woes. (6) Our technicians are incredibly experienced, and our rates are astoundingly reasonable.
12. Evidence:Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?
13. When analyzing a persuasive speech, how can you identify the use of pathos?
14. In argumentative writing, a writer presents an argument which isbacked up with pictures.
15. The general structure of proposal arguments include a description of the problem, the proposed solution, and .....
16. What type of language should you establish and maintain in your argumentative writing?
17. What should you do with your thesis/claim in the concluding paragraph?
18. Identify the rhetorical strategy used in the following argument:'You should support this Supreme Court decision because everyone else does.'
19. How can analyzing arguments improve critical reading skills?
20. What logical fallacy is present in the argument:'You can't prove that the Supreme Court's decisions are always just, so they must be inherently fair'?
21. What is NOT a characteristic of a strong argument?
22. In the context of argumentative writing, what does the term 'counterargument' refer to?
23. A claim or a statement supported by reasons and evidence
24. What is the main purpose of an argument?
25. Which part of an argument provides the main point or thesis that the writer is trying to prove?
26. What is the first thing the readers need to identify?
27. If your essay is trying to convince an audience of something, then that essay is .....
28. What is the definition of a claim?
29. True or false? In order for something to be sound, it must be reasonable.
30. True or False? Evidence in an argument must be based on opinion.
31. A persuasive technique that uses reasoning to appeal to the reader is a .....
32. Which of these is true of a counterargument but NOT true of an argument?
33. I have been selling cattle since before you were old enough to tie your own shoes.
34. Identify which type of fallacy does this conclusion convey.Teacher:If I let you go to the bathroom pretty soon everybody will want to go to the bathroom. This is an example of
35. Directly concerned with what is being discussed; related to or on topic
36. The general topic, content, and ideas contained in the text.
37. When analyzing an argument, why is it important to consider the author's use of evidence?
38. What is the importance of evaluating the validity of claims?
39. In which paragraph does the thesis go?
40. Which appeal are you using if you apply logic?
41. Which of the following can be used to support the claim?
42. If Christmas is on a Friday, the day after Christmas must be a Saturday.
43. How does understanding the context of a text enhance argument analysis?
44. What is the tone typically used in hortatory exposition?
45. When we read and analyze text we are:
46. A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.
47. Social responsibility is
48. Is this an example of claim, reason or evidence:People should be paid the same amount of money, regardless of gender, race, etc.
49. Which of the following is a key component of developing a strong argument in writing?
50. "Either you believe in taking baths daily, or you support the spread of disease" . This argument is a logical fallacy because it
51. Which one of these is the strongest example of a claim?
52. Your claim is better the more (a) you have as support.
53. VIEWPOINTS PRESENTEDWriting always acknowledges thatopposing views exist. This demonstrates the writer as a fair minded person and gives him the opportunity to counter these perspectives with more logic, reasoning, and proof.
54. Which of the following most closely aligns with logos?
55. Enough support for claim
56. In what kind of essay is this statement most likely to be found:"Everyone should like 'Mulan' because it teaches you that doing what's right isn't always what's popular."
57. Of the 159 counties in the state of Georgia, 120 counties allow students to use cell phones in school. Jackson County should do the same! This is an example of
58. I think we can trust James to keep his promise. He's never broken a promise he's made to me in the past.
59. The beginning of a piece of writing, stating what the overall argumentative claim will be.
60. A piece of writing that attempts to convince the reader that the author's point of view is correct is .....
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