Writing an Argument Quiz - 9/4

T/F. A claim is your position on a topic.

• True

• False

All of the following are types of claims except:

• Claims of value

• Claims of policy

• Claims of fact

• Claims of fiction

T/F. Bias refers to someone's preconceived ideas or beliefs that are not necessarily based on factual evidence.

• True

• False

All of the following are good ways to determine whether or not bias is present in a source except:

• Look for slanted language, such as calling people names

• Consider the writer's tone

• Note whether or not there is offensive language

• Determine what you are told about the writer's own beliefs

• Evaluate whether or not you like the source's writing style

All of the following are good ways to explore ideas when beginning to write an essay except:

• Brainstorming

• Freewriting

• Informal outlines

• Clustering diagrams

• Asking friends for advice

T/F. When choosing a topic, pick something that interests you and where you have something new to say.

• True

• False

When writing a refutation paragraph, it is a good idea to do all of the following except:

• Explain how the opposition may have exaggerated or overstated his/her claims

• Oversimplify the opposing argument

• Explain how the opposition's credibility can be questioned

• Point out insufficient evidence or support by opposition

• Identify flawed logic in the opposition

All of the following are types of argument structures pointed out in this week's reading assignment except:

• Cause & Effect arguments

• Definition arguments

• Evaluation arguments

• European-style arguments

A writer can gain credibility when writing an essay by doing all of the following except:

• Appealing to prejudices and biases

• Avoiding slanting or distorting information

• Being well informed

• Being fair

T/F. It is a good idea to include phrases such as "I believe" and "I think" in essays.

• True

• False