Comparing Arguments

Why is it important to evaluate the source of evidence in an argument?

• To ensure that the summary is accurate

• To assess the reliability and authority of the evidence

• To make the argument longer and more detailed

• To align the evidence with the writer's personal opinion

What is an analytical exposition text?

• is used to argue or explain a point of view

• talks about personal holiday experience

• tells a fictional love story

• shows step-by-step instructions

• describes someone's appearance and personality

What is the main purpose of an analytical exposition text?

• to tell a funny story

• to describe a place in details

• to explain how to make or to do something

• to give an opinion and support it with reasons

• to shows how to give directions to others

What is the main focus when comparing the development of arguments in texts?

• Organization of claims and evidence

• Author's personal opinion

• Length of the text

• Use of complex vocabulary.

In evaluating the validity of a claim, what is being assessed?

• The author's writing style

• The soundness of the argument

• The number of sources cited

• The length of the argument.

What question should be asked to evaluate the effectiveness of a claim?

• Is the author well-known?

• Is each claim supported by effective evidence?

• Is the text long enough?

• Is the language complex?

When looking for differences in 2 texts, if the evidence is true in Text X, what must be false in Text Y?

• The author's name

• The main argument

• The supporting evidence

• The conclusion.

What other information could authors use to help their claims?

• Personal anecdotes

• Statistical data

• Lengthy descriptions

• Complex vocabulary

In an argumentative text set (2 docs) , should Author X make a claim that Author Y has a counterclaim for?

• Yes

• No

• Not mentioned

• Sometimes

What is the importance of evaluating the validity of claims?

• To understand the author's personal life

• To assess the soundness of the argument

• To evaluate the length of the text

• To analyze the complexity of the language.