Argument Structures Quiz

What do we call the central idea the author is trying to convince the reader to do or believe?

• Main Conclusion

• Intermediate Conclusion

• Response to Counter

• Reasoning

What do we call sub-conclusions that support the central idea of the argument? (hint: there is typically one per paragraph)

• Main Conclusion

• Intermediate Conclusion

• Reasoning

• Argument Elements

What is an argument element that includes only an opponent's claim?

• Evidence

• Counter Assertion

• Counter Argument

• Response to counter

What is the argument element that states an opponent's claim and their reasoning?

• Main Conclusion

• Counter Assertion

• Counter Argument

• Response to Counter

What is the argument element that includes facts or data to support a claim?

• Response to Counter

• Evidence

• Examples

• Reasoning

What is the argument element that is used to illustrate an idea or concept with lists or anecdotes?

• Response to Counter

• Evidence

• Examples

• Counter Assertion

Which of the following is correctly structured?

• Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face; therefore, facial tattoos can greatly hinder job opportunities.

• Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face because facial tattoos can greatly hinder job opportunities.

What is the main conclusion of the text?

Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face. Facial tattoos can hinder job opportunities. Many jobs, such as healthcare professionals and law enforcement, have policies against visible tattoos. 42% of surveyed employers feel that visible tattoos are inappropriate at work. Since the most visible part of one's body is the face, tattoos on this area should be absolutely avoided. Some may argue that workplace policies against tattoos are discriminatory; however, employers reserve the right to hold their staff accountable to professional standards, such as a dress code.

• Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face.

• Facial tattoos can hinder job opportunities.

• Many jobs have policies against visible tattoos.

• Employers reserve the right to hold their staff accountable to professional standards.

What is the intermediate conclusion of the text?

Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face. Facial tattoos can hinder job opportunities. Many jobs, such as healthcare professionals and law enforcement, have policies against visible tattoos. 42% of surveyed employers feel that visible tattoos are inappropriate at work. Since the most visible part of one's body is the face, tattoos on this area should be absolutely avoided. Some may argue that workplace policies against tattoos are discriminatory; however, employers reserve the right to hold their staff accountable to professional standards, such as a dress code.

• Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face.

• Facial tattoos can hinder job opportunities.

• Many jobs have policies against visible tattoos.

• Employers reserve the right to hold their staff accountable to professional standards.

Select all the examples from the text.

Young people should avoid getting tattoos on their face. Facial tattoos can hinder job opportunities. Many jobs, such as healthcare professionals and law enforcement, have policies against visible tattoos. 42% of surveyed employers feel that visible tattoos are inappropriate at work. Since the most visible part of one's body is the face, tattoos on this area should be absolutely avoided. Some may argue that workplace policies against tattoos are discriminatory; however, employers reserve the right to hold their staff accountable to professional standards, such as a dress code.

• 42% of surveyed employers feel that visible tattoos are inappropriate at work.

• Such as healthcare professionals

• Since the most visible part of one's body is the face

• Such as a dress code