This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 11 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which evidence BEST supports the claim that "zoos are bad for animal's mental health?" A) Boomba the gorilla died from depression in the Detroit Zoo. B) Zoo animals don't have to worry about hunting or surviving, so 75% of them show signs of happiness. C) Zoo animals show signs of boredom and stress. D) 75% of monkeys held in zoos die within the first 20 months; many times due to depression and psychological problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 75% of monkeys held in zoos die within the first 20 months; many times due to depression and psychological problems. 2. All angels have wings, and wings make any creature attractive. Therefore, angels are attractive. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Contains a non sequitur. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is valid reasoning. 3. A PSA ends with: "Take one small action-plant a tree this week to help your city breathe easier." Why is this call to action effective? A) It uses statistics only. B) It provides a clear, doable next step that connects to the issue emotionally and logically. C) It's dramatic but unrealistic. D) It avoids engaging the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides a clear, doable next step that connects to the issue emotionally and logically. 4. Which section of the classical template is considered the "meat" of the persuasive essay? A) Exordium. B) Narration. C) Argument. D) Peroration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Argument. 5. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:presents, develops, claims, segues A) Exordium & Background. B) Partition. C) Confirmation. D) Refutation. E) So What. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Partition. 6. An opposing point of view or claim A) Fact. B) Evidence. C) Claim. D) Counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Counterclaim. 7. All birds can fly. All ducks are birds. Therefore, all ducks can fly. Hint:in truth, not all birds can fly. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Is neither valid nor sound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is valid reasoning. 8. What is the primary purpose of the exordium in the classical template? A) To provide a detailed analysis of the argument. B) To introduce the general topic and state the principal claim. C) To refute the opponent's arguments. D) To summarize the entire essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the general topic and state the principal claim. 9. Where should commas be placed in this sentence?We bought apples bananas and oranges at the store. A) After 'bought' and 'bananas'. B) After 'apples' and 'bananas'. C) After 'bananas' and 'oranges'. D) No commas are needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After 'apples' and 'bananas'. 10. Which rhetorical appeal is best suited for a scientific audience? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 11. 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 A) Background. B) Confirmation. C) So What. D) Refutation. E) Partition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Refutation. 12. The central point an argument makes-( a thesis). A) Argumentation. B) Claim. C) Rhetoric. D) Synthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 13. What purpose does a counterclaim serve in an argumentative essay? A) It allows the writer to review and disprove the other side of his or her argument. B) It allows the writer to make additional claims that support his or her argument. C) It allows the writer to demonstrate that his or her opinions are supported by evidence. D) It allows the writer to review and prove the other side of his or her argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It allows the writer to review and disprove the other side of his or her argument. 14. In a long argument, why is a detailed partition especially appropriate? A) To confuse the audience. B) To entertain the audience. C) To help a confused or inexperienced audience follow the argument. D) To summarize the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To help a confused or inexperienced audience follow the argument. 15. A writer argues for stricter recycling laws but ignores opposing viewpoints. How does this affect the argument? A) It makes the essay longer. B) It weakens credibility by appearing one-sided. C) It keeps the argument more focused. D) It shows strong emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It weakens credibility by appearing one-sided. 16. Why is it important to address a counterclaim in an argument? Provide a detailed explanation. A) To avoid addressing different perspectives and weaken your own argument. B) To show that you have considered different perspectives and strengthen your own argument. C) To ignore other perspectives and make your argument weaker. D) To confuse the audience and make your argument less convincing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show that you have considered different perspectives and strengthen your own argument. 17. Read the claim: "My opponent can't be trusted because he didn't go to college." Which fallacy is being used, and why is it weak? A) Bandwagon-it relies on popularity. B) Ad hominem-it attacks the person, not the argument. C) Slippery slope-it exaggerates outcomes. D) Red herring-it changes the subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ad hominem-it attacks the person, not the argument. 18. Explain the difference between a claim and a counterclaim. Provide examples to illustrate your explanation. A) A claim is a fact, while a counterclaim is an opinion. B) A claim is a statement made without evidence, while a counterclaim is a statement supported by evidence. C) A claim is a weak argument, while a counterclaim is a strong argument. D) A claim asserts something to be true, while a counterclaim opposes or contradicts the original claim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A claim asserts something to be true, while a counterclaim opposes or contradicts the original claim. 19. How can counterarguments strengthen an essay? A) Counterarguments strengthen an essay by enhancing credibility and demonstrating critical thinking. B) They are only necessary in persuasive essays. C) They make the essay longer without adding value. D) They distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterarguments strengthen an essay by enhancing credibility and demonstrating critical thinking. 20. What is evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim? A) Claim. B) Rebuttal. C) Counterclaim. D) Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rebuttal. 21. What is a claim in an argument? A) An opposing viewpoint. B) An assertion of what someone believes is true. C) Facts or proof that support the argument. D) A response to the counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An assertion of what someone believes is true. 22. Given the claim: "Fast food companies contribute to obesity in the U.S." and the counterclaim: "Consumers also share responsibility for obesity, as they demand fast food, " propose a strategic rebuttal. A) "Fast food is delicious.". B) "Consumers have no choice but to eat fast food.". C) "Fast food companies use marketing strategies that specifically target vulnerable populations, such as children.". D) "Obesity is not a problem.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Fast food companies use marketing strategies that specifically target vulnerable populations, such as children.". 23. All angels have wings. Therefore, angels can fly. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Contains a non sequitur. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contains a non sequitur. 24. What is a bridge that connects evidence to a claim and reasons? A) Claim. B) Reason. C) Evidence. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reasoning. 25. What is the purpose of the peroration in the classical template? A) To introduce new arguments. B) To provide background information. C) To restate the principal claim and conclude the essay. D) To refute the opponent's arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To restate the principal claim and conclude the essay. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArgument Structure Quiz 1Argument Structure Quiz 2Argument Structure Quiz 3Argument Structure Quiz 4Argument Structure Quiz 5Argument Structure Quiz 6Argument Structure Quiz 7Argument Structure Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books