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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes the parts of an argument?
Claim, evidence and support
Evidence and logical appeals
Claim, reason, evidence, and counterargument
Evidence and emotional appeals
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of these sounds like the most logical to include in an argument?
The first ten amendments to our Constitution, known collectively as the "Bill of Rights," are necessary because they're needed.
As times change, our Bill of Rights could use re-examining and updating.
Most people in Europe aren't smart enough to learn English.
Today's teenage fashions are responsible for climate change.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of these is true of a counterargument but NOT true of an argument?
A counterargument never contains a logical fallacy.
A counterargument always includes an emotional appeal.
A counterargument is presented so the opposing viewpoint can be refuted.
A counterargument is made so an opposing viewpoint can be proven true.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Evidence is specific information that is used to back up a reason.
TRUE
FALSE
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are types of evidence? (click all that apply)
fact
Quotation
Point of View
Example
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which type of evidence is used in the following example:
A credible national survey found that 75 percent of households believe that CleanUp can handle tough stains better than the other leading brands.
statistic
anecdotal
opinion
quotation
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which type of evidence is used in the following example:
Tia Hale was strolling outside in her white linen dress. A car roared by, spraying mud all over her. CleanUp got the stains out. Since this incident, she will only use CleanUp.
statistical
opinion
anecdotal
quotation
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the two below are persuasive techniques? What type of appeals do authors use?
logical appeals
opinionated appeals
emotional appeals
strong appeals
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is a commonplace assertion?
Something in place where it is not suppose to be.
A statement that many people accept to be true but is not necessarily so.
An assertion you make when you're in a specific place.
Being able to defend yourself in a court of law.
- 10. Multiple Choice
In this paragraph, which sentence listed is a common place assertion?
(1) It's a good idea to develop that deserted strip of shoreline as a dog beach. (2) About 60 families in the area own dogs. (3) Dogs need to roam the great outdoors.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
- 11. Multiple Choice
In the paragraph below, which of the sentences is the author's CLAIM?
(1) Is your computer acting up? (2) Have your efforts to fix it been useless? (3) Are you unsure of who to call? (4) Well, we're here to help. (5) Kayser Computer Care is the best choice to fix your computer woes. (6) Our technicians are incredibly experienced, and our rates are astoundingly reasonable.
Sentence 1
Sentence 3
Sentence 5
Sentence 6
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which statement below is an emotional appeal?
Making the wrong financial choices can have devastating, life-altering effects.
Expanding our advertising for the annual street fair will increase attendance.
Quieter study locations would help students retain more information.
If we renovate the neglected homes, our neighborhood will be more attractive to potential home buyers.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Choose the statement that would be a commonplace assertion for this claim: Road to Glory is a skateboader's paradise.
Road to Glory is an established name in the skateboarding industry.
Young people in this area have few places devoted exclusively to them.
Tony Valdez purchased the Hit-the-Streets package, and he was thoroughly satisfied with his day at the skateboard park.
Exercise strengthens the body and mind.
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