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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a claim?
A statement to support your claim.
Specific details from a creditble source to support your claim.
To state or say something is true without providing proof.
An argument made against someone else's original argument.
- 2. Multiple Choice
A rebuttal is an explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
A counterclaim is the same as a counterargument.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
A rebuttal is
An argument made against someone else’s original argument.
The main point or claim.
The reason that supports the claim.
An explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is a possible sentence starter for a counterclaim?
Some people may believe
In addition to
- 6. Multiple Choice
The purpose of an argument is to
inform the reader
entertain the reader
persuade the reader
describe something to the reader
- 7. Multiple Choice
Evidence to support the claim that the school day should start later is
"Research shows that 85% of school aged children learn more early in the morning" (Smith 2).
"The National Reasearch and Study team found that adolescents need at least 6 hours of sleep to function properly" (West 23).
"The National Sleep Study Team found that school aged children that attended school after 9:00 AM performed better in school" ( Ahren 10).
"Children that go to bed early perform better in school" (Manning 7).
- 8. Multiple Choice
A counterargument for the claim: Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School is ...
Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction.
Chewing gum helps students concentrate.
Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.
Chewing gum is beneficial for everyone.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Choose a rebuttal to the counterclaim: Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students.
Chewing gum can lead to headaches.
Chewing gum leads to a dirty campus.
On the other hand, chewing gum is a distecation for students.
Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, reasearch shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Evidence to support your argument/claim should only include facts from credible sources.
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
The writer's position on an issue
claim
counterclaim
rebuttel
background
- 12. Multiple Choice
Any information that helps prove a claim.
evidence
argument
counterclaim
thesis
- 13. Multiple Choicethe first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right awayhookthesisclaimevidence
- 14. 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
- 15. Multiple Choice
How do you know evidence is taken from the text?
A TAG statement and quotation marks
The quote is in all CAPS
Quotation marks and citation
You simply state it is from the text
- 16. Multiple Choice
The part of the argument for "I say"
the Claim
the Counterclaim
the Rebuttal
the Mic Drop
- 17. Multiple Choice
This first essay paragraph hints at the topic of the essay and then provides the thesis statement.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Summary
- 18. Multiple Choice
These middle essay paragraphs prove the thesis statement by supporting claims with evidence. CBEAR.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Summary
- 19. Multiple Choice
True or False: A counterclaim does NOT require a followup rebuttal.
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
The statement that the writer is trying to prove
Claims
Evidence
Reasons
Argument
- 21. Multiple Choice
An opinion statement
Claims
Evidence
Reasons
Argument
- 22. Multiple Choice
Credible proof that supports the reasons
Claims
Evidence
Reasons
Argument
- 23. Multiple Choice
Statement opposing the claim and or opposing the argument
Claims
Counterclaim
Reasons
Counterargument
- 24. Multiple Choice
Explanations are important when information needs to be furthered explain
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
The following is an example of a claim: Ice cream is the best dessert on the planet
True
False
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