Choosing Evidence

In a school debate, Aria argues that using relevant evidence is crucial. Explain why this is important.

• Evidence should be irrelevant to confuse the audience

• Using irrelevant evidence makes the discussion more interesting

• It is important for evidence to be relevant to the topic being discussed to support arguments effectively.

• Relevant evidence is not necessary for a productive conversation

Why is it crucial to consider the credibility of the source when evaluating evidence?

• It allows for personal biases to influence the interpretation of evidence.

• It ensures the evidence is recent and up to date.

• It helps in determining the trustworthiness and accuracy of the information provided.

• It adds unnecessary complexity to the evaluation process.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

• Air is matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 

• Claim statement

• Reasoning statement

• Evidence statement

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

• She lost her first game.

• Her head was hanging down.

• She walked down the street.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

• A student replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

• School uniforms can be ordered online.

• At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?

• Kayla is 13 years old.

• Kayla goes to a Catholic School.

• Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.

Why is it important to choose evidence that directly supports your argument in an essay?

• A) It makes the essay longer and more detailed.

• B) It helps to clearly and convincingly support your thesis.

• C) It allows for more creative writing.

• D) It reduces the need for a conclusion.

Which of the following is an example of strong evidence in a persuasive essay?

• A) A personal anecdote unrelated to the topic.

• B) A statistic from a reputable source.

• C) A quote from a fictional character.

• D) An opinion from a friend.

In the context of literary analysis, why is it important to use textual evidence?

• A) To summarize the plot.

• B) To support interpretations and arguments about the text.

• C) To make the analysis more entertaining.

• D) To fill space in the essay.