This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Argument Structure – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Argument Structure Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argument? A) To state the main idea. B) To support claims with facts or examples. C) To disagree with the main point. D) To summarize the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To support claims with facts or examples. 2. An argument is an opinion backed by ..... A) Me. B) Evidence. C) Experience. D) Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 3. All people that live in Germany are German, and Karsten lives in Germany. Therefore, Karsten is German. 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. 4. Punctuate the followingDo you want to play outside ..... A) . (Period). B) ? (Question Mark). C) ! (Exclamation Point). D) ; (Semicolon). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ? (Question Mark). 5. A speaker says, "Either we ban all video games or kids will never learn responsibility." What fallacy is this, and how could it be revised? A) False dilemma-add other reasonable solutions instead of two extremes. B) Ad hominem-remove personal attacks. C) Bandwagon-include emotional appeals. D) Slippery slope-use stronger evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False dilemma-add other reasonable solutions instead of two extremes. 6. 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. A) Exordium. B) Confirmation. C) Refutation. D) So What?. E) Partition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So What?. 7. Most birds can fly. All ducks are birds. Therefore, some ducks 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: C) Is neither valid nor sound. 8. Which of the following is the likeliest reason that the writer makes an allusion to the Bible (such as the "lame man") in paragraph 2? A) To prove that he has memorized the entire religious text. B) To appeal to the audience's shared values and connect the abolitionist cause to divine justice. C) To suggest that the audience should spend more time in church. D) To distract the listeners from the harshness of his political message. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To appeal to the audience's shared values and connect the abolitionist cause to divine justice. 9. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing A) Rhetoric. B) Argumentation. C) Claim. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetoric. 10. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:describes, depicts, details A) Exordium & Background. B) Partition. C) Confirmation. D) Refutation. E) So What. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) So What. 11. Where do arguments give reasoning or elaboration to explain evidence? A) Toward the end of the introduction. B) At the beginning of body paragraphs. C) At the beginning of the introduction. D) Right before or after the evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Right before or after the evidence. 12. Which of the following is NOT an example of an argument essay? A) "Students Should Wear Uniforms". B) "Schools Should Start Later". C) "All About My Vacation". D) "Plastic Bags Should Be Banned". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "All About My Vacation". 13. Read the claim.CLAIM:We are going to look at the pros and cons of a healthy diet.What is the biggest problem with using this statement as a claim? A) It does not actually claim anything. B) It states something most people would agree with. C) It is too easy to refute. D) It is actually a counterclaim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It does not actually claim anything. 14. Read the following statement: "School uniforms improve student focus." What type of statement is this? A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Counterclaim. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 15. Germany is a country on the Northern hemisphere. Therefore, Germany is rich. A) Is valid reasoning. B) Is sound reasoning. C) Is neither valid nor sound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Is neither valid nor sound. 16. The following verbs should be used with which part of the structure:creates, initiates, introduces, illustrates A) Exordium & Background. B) Partition. C) Confirmation. D) Refutation. E) So What. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exordium & Background. 17. In a conclusion, which statement best reinforces the thesis? Thesis:Because uniforms limit expression and comfort, schools should allow choice in dress code. A) In summary, school uniforms exist. B) Because uniforms limit expression and comfort, schools should allow choice in dress code. C) Some people like uniforms, others don't. D) Uniforms are common around the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because uniforms limit expression and comfort, schools should allow choice in dress code. 18. When an author uses evidence to support their claim, they are using ..... A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 19. What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argumentative essay? A) To introduce a new claim. B) To provide evidence for the claim. C) To refute the counterclaim. D) To establish credibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To refute the counterclaim. 20. Multiple-Choice Questions-Which argument structure relies heavily on the rhetorical triangle (ethos, pathos, logos)? A) Toulmin. B) Rogerian. C) Aristotelian. D) Problem-solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aristotelian. 21. Analyze the following statement and identify the rhetorical appeal: "Statistics show that 70% of people who eat fast food regularly are more likely to be obese." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Mythos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 22. In a conclusion paragraph, after you restate your thesis, you should ..... A) Provide new evidence. B) Restate your reasons. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Restate your reasons. 23. How do transitions contribute to argument flow? A) Transitions contribute to argument flow by linking ideas and enhancing coherence. B) Transitions disrupt the flow by introducing unrelated ideas. C) Transitions are unnecessary for clear arguments. D) Transitions only serve to confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transitions contribute to argument flow by linking ideas and enhancing coherence. 24. What does the author say about her childhood experiences with femininity? A) She rejected traditional femininity from a young age. B) She loved being a little girl and embraced the idea of being a fairy princess. C) She found femininity to be an exasperation even in her early years. D) She didn't pay much attention to traditional feminine roles and expectations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She loved being a little girl and embraced the idea of being a fairy princess. 25. Which of the following is the correct structure for an introduction? A) Reasons, thesis, background, hook. B) Hook, thesis, reasons, background. C) Thesis, reasons, hook, background. D) Hook, background, thesis, reasons. 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