Argument Review!

Question 1

Every strong argument needs...

Accepted Answer

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counter-argument

Question 2

Which of the following source would be the most credible for an argument on censorship?

Accepted Answer

The 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution (about Free Speech)

Question 3

Which of these do you need for a strong argument?

Accepted Answer

Opinions/Examples from Experts on the Topic, A Clear Claim

Question 4

What does "Reasoning" mean?

Accepted Answer

Explaining evidence clearly and logically, Explaining why evidence is important and relevant to the claim

Question 5

How is ARGUMENT different than Persuasive/Opinion writing?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive uses mostly emotions to make a point., Argument uses FACTS, EVIDENCE and LOGIC to make a point.

Question 6

Which is the clearest claim?

Accepted Answer

Companies should be required to have women on their leadership teams.

Question 7

What type of evidence would be the BEST in an argument about the dangers of social media?

Accepted Answer

A scientific study about social media addiction in teens.

Question 8

How can you make sure your argument is THOROUGH?

Accepted Answer

Using a variety of different credible sources, Addressing counter-arguments

Question 9

What could make your argument UNCLEAR?

Accepted Answer

Using acronyms or titles without defining them

Question 10

What ELSE makes a strong argument?

Accepted Answer

Relevant Evidence, Clear reasoning and explanation your thinking

Question 11

Which of the following statements DOES NOT make assumptions about the audience?

Accepted Answer

"The dress code is considered unfair by some."

Question 12

How is ARGUMENT different then INFORMATIVE writing?

Accepted Answer

Argument favors one side., Informative gives you all the facts and lets you decide.

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