Argumentative Text Quiz

What is a claim in an argumentative text?

• A statement that the author believes to be true and is trying to persuade the reader to agree with.

• A statement that the author knows is false but includes it anyway

• A random statement with no evidence to support it

• A question that the author is trying to answer

Why is it important to support a claim with evidence in an argumentative text?

• To make the argument weaker

• To add credibility and persuasiveness to the argument.

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the lack of knowledge

Give an example of a claim in an argumentative text and explain the evidence that supports it.

• Smoking should be banned in all public places.

• Using smartphones should be banned in all public places.

• Drinking water should be banned in all public places.

• Eating chocolate should be banned in all public places.

How can you determine if the evidence provided in an argumentative text is credible?

• Ignore the source of the evidence

• Believe everything the author says

• Only consider the author's popularity

• Evaluate the source, check for bias, look for supporting evidence, and consider the expertise of the author.

Explain the difference between a strong and weak claim in an argumentative text.

• A strong claim is emotional and biased, while a weak claim is logical and objective.

• A strong claim is vague and unclear, while a weak claim is specific and well-supported.

• A strong claim is based on personal opinion, while a weak claim is based on facts.

• A strong claim is supported by evidence and reasoning, while a weak claim lacks sufficient evidence and reasoning.

What is the purpose of using emotional appeal in persuasive techniques?

• To confuse the audience

• To evoke strong emotions in the audience

• To provide factual evidence

• To bore the audience

Give an example of using emotional appeal in a persuasive text and explain its impact on the reader.

• Using logical reasoning and evidence to support the argument

• Including statistical data and facts to back up the claims

• Using humor and jokes to lighten the mood and entertain the reader

• An example of using emotional appeal in a persuasive text is to evoke feelings of fear or empathy in the reader by describing a scenario where the reader or someone they care about could be negatively impacted. This can make the reader more emotionally invested in the argument and more likely to be persuaded.

What is the role of statistics and data in persuasive techniques?

• Create confusion and mislead the audience

• Provide evidence and support for the argument

• Enhance the visual appeal of the persuasive text

• Provide emotional appeal to the argument

Explain the use of rhetorical questions in persuasive techniques.

• Rhetorical questions are used to engage the audience, provoke critical thinking, and create a sense of agreement with the speaker's point of view.

• Rhetorical questions are used to bore the audience and make them lose interest in the speaker's message.

• Rhetorical questions are used to anger the audience and create a sense of disagreement with the speaker's point of view.

• Rhetorical questions are used to confuse the audience and make them doubt the speaker's point of view.

How can a writer establish credibility in a persuasive text?

• By using emotional language and personal anecdotes

• By providing evidence from reliable sources, demonstrating expertise on the topic, and acknowledging counterarguments.

• By ignoring opposing viewpoints and only presenting one side

• By making unsupported claims and exaggerations