Arguments and Claims Review

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What does an author use to prove their claim in an argumentative text?

• Reasons and evidence

• Emotional appeals and personal anecdotes

• Biased information and false statements

• Irrelevant information and unrelated stories

belief or idea

• claim

• alliteration

• onomatopeia

• figurative language

If the prompt is argumentative, you should

• include a claim and counterclaim

• include a claim but no counterclaim

• include a claim

• include a counterclaim but no claim

Which technique involves responding to counter arguments?

• Using reasoning

• Refuting opposing viewpoints

• Providing evidence

• Using rhetorical devices

Jim’s argument on vaccines seemed reasonable, but Lisa questioned his _____________________ since he has no medical experience.

• credibility

• tone

• bias

• claim

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.