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Elements Of Argument
Test Description: Review the different elements of argument! :)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is a claim?
A
shows that the writer/speaker has carefully considered all sides of the question
B
a statement or position worthy of proof
C
data, observations, or other information
2) What is evidence?
A
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
B
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
C
data, observations, or other information that will support a claim
3) What is the warrant?
A
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
B
facts, statistics, expert opinion, and anecdotes
4) What is a counterclaim?
A
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
B
data, observations, or other information that will support a claim
C
a statement or position worthy of proof
5) What is a rebuttal?
A
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
B
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
C
when a speaker uses argument and presents reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent
6) Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better.
A
evidence
B
claim
C
counterclaim
D
reasons
7) Support reasons and include examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts.
A
reasons
B
evidence
C
counterclaim
D
claim
8) Statements that can be proved and statements expressed in numbers.
A
facts and statistics
B
anecdotes
C
expert opinions
D
examples
9) A quote from a scholar or someone who has in-depth knowledge of a subject.
A
expert opinions
B
facts and statistics
C
anecdotes
D
examples
10) A brief story that illustrates a point.
A
facts and statistics
B
examples
C
expert opinions
D
anecdotes
11) The writer's position or opinion on an issue.
A
counterclaim
B
evidence
C
claim
D
reasons
12) A claim that is the opposite opinion from the author's claim
A
claim / thesis
B
body
C
counterclaim
D
conclusion
13) A strong feeling or emotion not necessarily based in fact
A
evidence
B
opinion
C
claim
D
fact
14) Support must include...
A
Text evidence
B
Your opinion
C
An anecdote
D
A hook
15) Facts that support the author’s claim found in the body of the argument to help persuade the audience using credible sources
A
evidence
B
rebuttal
C
counterclaim
D
claim / thesis
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