Analyze Arguments

Evaluate

• To analyze which side’s arguments have greater impact on society according to scope, timeframe, probability, magnitude, irreversibility.

• To decide whether an argument or piece of evidence is valid.

• To restate an argument as briefly as possible.

• To distill the whole debate into one or two critical components.

Which of the following best describes the goal of analyzing arguments?

• To clarify the language of the arguments

• To decide the value of the arguments

• To determine the strength of the arguments

• To find the arguments in the information

What statement describes the first step in evaluating information?

• Analyze the information to understand it

• Clarify the language of confusing information

• Clarify the language of confusing information

• Break down the information into its arguments.

What is the main idea that an argument wants you to believe called?

• Heuristic

• Evidence

• Claim

• Premise

What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true?

• Heuristic

• Premise

• Claim

• Evidence

How many claims must an argument include?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the claim for the argument?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following best defines the term 'analyze arguments'?

• To break down an argument into its components to understand its structure and meaning.

• To memorize an argument for future reference.

• To ignore the details of an argument and focus on the conclusion.

• To agree with an argument without questioning its validity.

What is the primary goal when analyzing an argument in a text?

• To identify the author's main point and supporting evidence.

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To rewrite the text in a different style.

• To find grammatical errors in the text.

When analyzing an argument, which of the following is NOT a key component to consider?

• The evidence supporting the argument.

• The emotional appeal of the argument.

• The author's writing style.

• The logical structure of the argument.