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- 1. Multiple Choice
The writer's position on an issue
claim
counterclaim
rebuttel
background
- 2. Multiple Choice
a(n) ______________ is a position on an issue that is supported with reasons/claims and evidence.
argument
claim
counterclaim
relevant information
- 3. Multiple Choice
Any information that helps prove a claim.
evidence
argument
counterclaim
thesis
- 4. Multiple Choice
Facts, quotations, examples, and statistics can all be used as _______________.
evidence
claims
arguments
counterclaims
- 5. Multiple Choice
Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.
counterclaims
rebuttals
claims
arguments
- 6. Multiple ChoiceParents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.The fines
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. - 7. Multiple Choicethe first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right awayhookthesisclaimevidence
- 8. Multiple Choice
the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)
counterclaim
fallacy
author's purpose
argument
- 9. Multiple Choice
What should you do after presenting text evidence?
Move on to another reason quickly
Transition to another paragraph with a recap
Summarize that evidence briefly
Analyze how that evidence proves your point
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best example of an argument?
How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts
Video gamers should play Fortnite because it increases mental agility and you can make new friends.
Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?
Nachos are better than pizza.
- 11. Multiple Choice___________is the proof from credible sources used to support the writer's claims.ClaimArgumentCounter-claimEvidence
- 12. Multiple Choice__________is the opposing claim; the other sideCounter-claimRebuttalConclusionClaim
- 13. Multiple Choice________is the reason why the counter-claim is not as strong as the claim you are trying to prove true.ClaimConclusionArgumentRebuttal
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich one is an example of a counterargument?My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are.I need a larger allowance.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich one is an example of a claim?I need a larger allowance.I need a larger allowance because I don't have enough money for lunch or transportation.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich one is an example of a reason to support a claim?I need a larger allowance because I don't have enough money for lunch or transportation.I need a larger allowance.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best claim for increasing legal driving age?No, the legal driving age should not increase.The legal driving age should be increased to 18 so you have less accidents.I believe the legal driving age should remain at sixteen.The legal driving age should increase to the age of 18.
- 18. Multiple Choice
If a claim has SUFFICIENT evidence, then it has...
enough evidence
not enough evidence
no evidence
- 19. Multiple Choice
RELEVANT evidence and support means...
the evidence does not relate to the claim
the evidence relates to the claim
the evidence is only statistics
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