Analyze Author's Claim and Evaluating Arguments

The part of an argument where the author must explain what the opposing point of view is and why those views are incorrect is known as...

• Rebuttal

• Explanation

• Counter-argument

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

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

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

Why do authors write arguments?

• To convince other people to agree with their claim

• Because they are usually paid very high salaries

• To make it easier for all identity groups to be heard

• To inform and entertain their readers

reasons are

• explanations of why the claim is correct

• evidence from the text to support the claim

• conclusions

• citations

An authors position or perspective on a specific subject

• reasons

• claim

• argument

• statistics