Types of Evidence Review

Which type of evidence includes statements that can be proven true?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Expert Testimony

• Statistics and Data

Which type of evidence can be presented in raw numbers and percentages?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Expert Testimony

• Statistics and Data

Which type of evidence could include stories that help explain an author’s claim?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Expert Testimony

• Statistics and Data

Which type of evidence might use fear to persuade?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Expert Testimony

• Statistics and Data

Which type of evidence is this? A 2017 study of Boston University data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found CTE in 110 of 111 pro players' brains. It also found the disease in 48 of 53 college players and three of 14 high school players.

• personal testimony

• anecdote

• expert testimony

• statistics

Which type of evidence is this? Max Conradt was used to defensive linemen hurtling their 300-pound frames at him week after week. He was a high school QB. That is, until the wrenching hit that changed everything.

• personal testimony

• anecdote

• expert testimony

• statistics

In which part of the argument do you use multiple types of evidence?

• hook

• claim

• support

• counterclaim

• call-to-action

Which type of evidence is used to appeal to the reader's emotions?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Expert Testimony

What type of evidence is often used to provide statistical data?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Statistics and Data

Which type of evidence involves personal stories to support a claim?

• Emotional Appeal

• Examples or Anecdotes

• Factual

• Expert Testimony