This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Advanced > Syntax > Arguments – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Arguments Quiz 14 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The argument derives its conclusion by A) Method of Reasoning. B) Main Point. C) Role of Statement. D) Principle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Method of Reasoning. 2. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy? A) Ad hominem attack. B) Providing statistics. C) Quoting an expert. D) Using a metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ad hominem attack. 3. If Hector hates jazz, then he shouldn't play it A) It is an argument. B) It is not an argument. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is not an argument. 4. In literary analysis, what is the purpose of identifying the author's tone? A) To summarize the plot. B) To understand the author's attitude. C) To list characters. D) To describe the setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To understand the author's attitude. 5. A counterargument for the claim:Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School is ..... A) Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction. B) Chewing gum helps students concentrate. C) Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, it actually helps some students concentrate and focus. D) Chewing gum is beneficial for everyone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction. 6. What does the writter do in an argument text? A) The writer tries to get the reader to agree with their perspective with evidence. B) The writer gives a personal opinion about a topic to make the reader agree with their perspective. C) The writer writes an anecdote to illustrate and convice the reader of their point of view. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The writer tries to get the reader to agree with their perspective with evidence. 7. Which of the following principles most helps to justify the reasoning above? A) Main Point. B) Principle. C) Necessary Assumption. D) Method of Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Principle. 8. What is meant by the contention? A) General idea a politician is trying to persuade the electorate to accept. B) Central idea an editor is trying to persuade the writer to accept. C) Central argument an author is trying to persuade an audience to disagree with. D) Central idea an author is trying to persuade an audience to accept. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Central idea an author is trying to persuade an audience to accept. 9. What is the writer's position on an issue or problem called? A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) Counterargument. D) Setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 10. According to the chart, there were three times as many Air Jordan's sold last year than any other type of shoe. A) Claim. B) Evidence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evidence. 11. In an argumentative essay, what is the primary purpose of the introduction? A) To present evidence supporting the main claim. B) To introduce the main claim and engage the reader. C) To provide detailed reasoning for the argument. D) To summarize the main points discussed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To introduce the main claim and engage the reader. 12. Why is it important to evaluate the source of evidence in an argument? A) To ensure that the summary is accurate. B) To assess the reliability and authority of the evidence. C) To make the argument longer and more detailed. D) To align the evidence with the writer's personal opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To assess the reliability and authority of the evidence. 13. Which one of the following best characterizes the argument's error of reasoning? A) Main Point. B) Point at Issue. C) Flaw. D) Weaken. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flaw. 14. If I use numbers and statistics to support my assertion, which appeal am I using? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Chronos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 15. What are statements or pieces of evidence that back up your opinion A) Audience. B) Opinion. C) Fact. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support. 16. Why might someone use an emotional appeal instead of an argument? A) Because it is easier to prove. B) To provide clear evidence. C) To make the conclusion indisputable. D) To persuade without logical reasons. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To persuade without logical reasons. 17. When there is enough evidence to support a claim, there is ..... evidence. A) Sufficient. B) Lacking. C) Waning. D) Sound. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sufficient. 18. True or false? Your job is to take apart an argument and judge the argument, reasoning and evidence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Which one is NOT an author's purpose? A) Persuade. B) Inform. C) Entertain. D) Evaluate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evaluate. 20. How can you engage the audience in a hortatory exposition? A) Avoid eye contact with the audience. B) Use persuasive language, motivational appeals, rhetorical questions, vivid imagery, emotional anecdotes, interactive elements, and a positive tone. C) Use technical jargon and complex language. D) Include controversial and offensive statements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use persuasive language, motivational appeals, rhetorical questions, vivid imagery, emotional anecdotes, interactive elements, and a positive tone. 21. ATTITUDEWriters want to gain another "vote" so they "go after" readers more aggressively. It is personal, passionate, and emotional. A) Argumentative. B) Persuasive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuasive. 22. Which part of an argument is what you think is TRUE based on what you know and your research? A) Claim. B) Counterclaim. C) Evidence. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Claim. 23. Country corn flakes and werid Watsons are both (a) A) A. alliteration. B) Simile. C) Metaphor. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. alliteration. 24. After using your phone in class WAY too much, your teacher finally called home about your phone use. When you got home and your mom threatened to ground you from your phone and you said "Mom, what if there is a gunman at school, and I have no way to communicate with you aside from my phone?" What rhetorical strategy did you use to persuade your mom to let you keep your phone? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 25. You can never give anyone a break. If you do, they'll walk all over you."This an example of a Slippery Slope Fallacy. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesArguments Quiz 1Arguments Quiz 2Arguments Quiz 3Arguments Quiz 4Arguments Quiz 5Arguments Quiz 6Arguments Quiz 7Arguments Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books