Argumentation

Which among the following is a purpose of an argumentative text?

• to defend one's stand

• to explain a process

• to show evidence

• to cite sources

The following statements are TRUE

for an argument EXCEPT for...

• It should be debatable.

• It is your stand on an issue.

• It reflects your ideas on a topic.

• It answers an issue.

____ are used to back up the argument. They are taken from credible sources. These things appear as evidence.

Which among the following is TRUE about POSITION?

• It takes both sides of an issue.

• It always uses modal verbs.

• It should be in the introduction only.

• It is your argument.

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree

• claim

• reason

• counterargument

• rebuttal

The following statements about argument are true EXCEPT:

• Anything that makes you angry

• A reason or set of reasons is used to persuade

• A claim is supported by evidence and reasons

• Persuasion is used to show that an argument is right or wrong

A claim is______________-

• The position that you are trying to get your readers to accept.

• the position that your opponent presents in an argumentative style

• a non fact based argument presented in conversation

• hearsay

The definition of the term "reasoning":

• Feeling emotional about something

• An appeal to rational thought and explains why their position makes sense

• Following orders without questioning

• Guessing without evidence

​ The point you want to prove. It can be pro or con.​

• Claim

• Thesis

• introduction

• evidence