RI.7.8 Terms

What is the definition of an argument ?

• A statement that is always true

• A defense of what you believe to be true using reasons and evidence

• A list of unrelated facts

• A summary of the text

Which of the following best describes a claim?

• A question that needs an answer

• A statement or opinion that someone says is true

• A list of evidence

• A conclusion based on facts

What does it mean for evidence to be relevant?

• It is the most recent information available

• It is closely connected to the topic or idea being discussed

• It is the longest piece of information

• It is the easiest to understand

Which of the following is an example of reasoning?

• Listing all the facts you know

• Explaining why your claim makes sense

• Asking a question about the text

• Summarizing the text

What is the purpose of evaluating an argument in a text?

• To memorize the text

• To decide how good, important, or useful it is

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To find the main idea

What does it mean for evidence to be sufficient?

• It is more than enough to fill up the page

• It is enough to fully support or prove your point

• It is the most popular evidence

• It is the easiest evidence to find

Which of the following is NOT a component of an argument?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Summary

What is the first step in evaluating an argument in a text?

• Summarizing the text in your own words

• Finding the author's argument and specific claims

• Memorizing the text and repeating it back

• Ignoring the evidence altogether

How can you determine if the reasoning in an argument is sound?

• By checking if it is popular

• By checking if it supports the claim

• By seeing if it is easy to understand

• By counting the number of reasons