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- 1. Multiple Choice
A formal argument states a position on a substantive topic and then supports that position with
an essay
reasons and evidence
a thesis statement
- 2. Multiple Choice
The purpose of a formal argument is to:
Win the argument
antagonize the other side
make readers believe something and, in many cases, to take some type of action.
write a very long essay to exhaust the reader into submission
- 3. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person clearly states her position.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 4. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person is older than you.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 5. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person gives clear reasons for their views.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 6. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person admits that your point of view makes sense.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 7. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person calls you dude.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 8. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person gives you specific examples.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 9. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person yells or writes in capital letters.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 10. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person shows an understanding of the issue.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 11. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person includes a claim that states the writer’s position.
very likely
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not a chance
- 12. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person supports the claim with reasons that make sense.
very likely
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not a chance
- 13. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person supports reasons with relevant evidence.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 14. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person fairly and respectfully argues against other viewpoints.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 15. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person organizes reasons and evidence logically.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 16. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person makes connections between related ideas.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 17. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person has a formal style and a confident, objective tone.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
- 18. Multiple Choice
It makes a strong argument and you are likely to listen when a person ends with a restatement of the claim.
very likely
somewhat likely
not a chance
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