Argument Quiz

What is the purpose of reasoning in an argument?

• To introduce a new topic

• To connect evidence to a claim

• To summarize the argument

• To provide a counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which part of an argument is used to persuade others of a particular point of view?

• Conclusion

• Claim

• Evidence

• Hamburger Paragraph

What is the main goal of a conclusion in an argument?

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize and reinforce the main points

• To present a counterargument

• To provide a new claim

Which part of an argument is typically found at the beginning and states the main point?

• Conclusion

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In the "Argument Hamburger," what is the role of the bottom bun?

• Introduction

• Claim

• Concluding sentence

• Evidence

What does a claim need to be supported by?

• Random guesses

• Proof and explanations

• Personal opinions

• Unrelated facts

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• "I like ice cream."

• "I need a new cell phone every year because I want one."

• "I believe that the moon is made of cheese."

• "Halloween is the best holiday of the entire year."

What should reasoning do for a claim?

• Confuse the reader

• Support how evidence proves the claim

• List unrelated facts

• Ask questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is a personal pronoun that should be avoided in claims?

• Me

• Technology

• Learning

• Citizen

Which of the following is the correct way to express the need for new technology in a claim?

• "Buying a new cell phone is necessary every year."

• "I want a new phone every year."

• "My phone is outdated."

• "I think new phones are cool."