Argument

Which of the following is NOT  a common reason for making a claim?

• to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with

• to convince someone of your position

• to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong

• to challenge a commonly-held view

In an introductory paragraph, where is the claim usually located? 

• at or towards the end of the paragraph

• in the first sentence

• you don't put the claim in the introductory paragraph

devices that can convince you to adopt a position or take an action

• counterargument

• persuasive techniques

• evidence

• claim

What is a claim?

• states what you are arguing for and about

• a debate

• something you file with insurance company

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

• reasons

• examples

• evidence

• all of the above

What is a counterclaim?

• evidence

• the opposing side

• rebuttal

Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?

• thoughts

• quotes

• proof

• data

Before taking a stance on a debatable topic, you should consider the evidence on both the pro and con sides. What is a synonym of the word stance?

• having good posture

• point

• position

• claim

You should choose your friends carefully. If someone makes you feel bad more often than they make you feel good, you should not be friends with them. If someone isn't there to help you, cheer you up, or listen to you, you should not be friends with them.

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• finding friends who agree with you

• staying friends with people you have known the longest

• only being friends with "popular" people

• picking friends thoughtfully

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• cleaning is boring

• "cleanliness is next to Godliness"

• it's a good idea to maintain a clean and orderly environment

• you should only clean when it's on your chore list