To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.
reason
counterclaim
statistic
counterargument
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
"Experts" are an authoritative source of information that can be used as what in an argument?
evidence
claim
reason
explanation
4. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
Facts, quotations, statistics, and case studies are all types of:
Reasons
Evidence
Appeals
Opinions
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:
teach you how to make or do something
influence you to do or believe something
inform you about historic or current events
tell a story
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
In persuasive writing, the writer may include information about an opinion that he or she is not supporting. In presenting this information, he or she has provided a:
case study
testimonial
citation
counter-argument
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When you evaluate evidence, you:
restate the proof offered by the author
decide if you like it or not
decide if the proof supports the author's claims
make sure that it is the author's opinions
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A fact is:
an opinion
something that can be proven true
use of numbers as evidence
a statement
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
In argumentative writing, a writer will present a/an ______________ which is backed up with evidence.
statistic
argument
case study
propaganda technique
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
In argumentative writing, the writer will often present information about the opposite side, or a _____________________.
Fact
Anecdote
Citation
Counter-Argument
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is another word for counterargument?
Argument
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
Evidence
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Fill in the blank A counterargument expresses the _________________ point of view from the claim.
Same
Opposite
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Fill in the blank A ______________ explains why a claim is true.
Claim
Rebuttal
Supporting Argument
Counterargument
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is a thesis statement?
A general idea of what the essay is about
A summary of the main idea
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
A suggestion that you should read the essay
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A thesis is....
making a claim
the main idea of your essay
taking a position
all the above
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Information used to back up and support your answer is __________________.
bridge
persuasion
argument
evidence
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument is called the _____________________________.
turnback/rebuttal
warrant
counterargument
argument
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The people that will be affected by this topic or read your essay
evidence
your teacher
audience
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Your introduction paragraph includes
your hook
thesis
all the above
20. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
What is the difference between argumentative writing and persuasive writing?
Persuasive is more detailed.
Argumentative Writing gives both sides of the argument.
21. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:
teach you how to make or do something
influence you to do or believe something
inform you about historic or current events
tell a story
22. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Where can the initial claim be found?
Body 1
Body 2
Introduction
Conclusion
23. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
What is the purpose of the counterclaim?
show the reader what the paper is really about
Move from one paragraph to another
identify the opposing view of your claim
define your paper's goal
24. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
By disproving a ________ counterclaim you make your argument weaker.
weak
strong
thesis
counterclaim
25. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
What should you always assume about your audience when writing an argumentative essay?
they know everything about the topic
they know nothing about the topic
they can't put two and two together to make four
they know more than they are letting on
26. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is evidence?
Information that ties your claim to your warrant.
Information that disproves your claim.
Information that supports your claim.
Information that supports your warrant.
27. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is weak evidence?
A fact
Uncle Bob's opinion
An expert opinion
A statistic
28. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The point or perspective an argument communicates is called...
Grounds
Warrant
Rebuttal
Claim
29. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What point are your trying to prove?
claim
grounds
backing
warrant
30. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A strong feeling or emotion not necessarily based in fact
opinion
fact
claim
evidence
31. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Final paragraph of ANY writing piece
introduction
conclusion
claim
body
32. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Interesting use of words intended to grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a writing piece
conclusion
body
hook / lead
counterclaim
33. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Where is the claim of an argument usually found?
The introductory paragraph
The last paragraph
The first sentence of the second body paragraph
At the end of paragraph 4
34. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A clear sentence, often found at the end of the first paragraph of an argument; involves a complete sentence stating the author’s opinion
hook / lead
evidence
claim / thesis
reasoning
35. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is argument writing?
writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports with reasons and evidence
the writer's position on an issue or problem
the evidence that supports a claim
the trustworthiness of a source
36. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is a claim?
The evidence that supports the writer's position
a bunch of facts
the trustworthiness of a source
the writer's position on an issue
37. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is evidence?
the writer's position on a topic
the facts used to support a claim
opinions
the author's point of view
38. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
39. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?
Girls should not be allowed to play football because its not a smart move.
Girls should not be allowed to play football because their bodies aren't made for the impact of hard collisions.
Girls should not be allowed to play football because boys don't want to play with girls.
Girls should not be allowed to play football in any way, shape, or form.
40. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which CLAIM is the strongest?
Electric cars are a much better option than gasoline powered cars.
Electric cars are a much better option than gas powered because it will help to eliminate pollution in the air.
Electric cars can be a much better option but sometimes gasoline powered cars are good too.
41. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which CLAIM is the strongest?
Artificial turf is a better playing surface due to the fact that it drains water much faster.
Artificial turf has its good and bad points.
Artificial turf is a better playing surface by far.