Quizs: Understanding Claims and Arguments

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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Counterclaim
The main argument supporting a position.
The opposite opinion or side. Example: Some people say uniforms take away freedom.
A statement that agrees with the original claim.
A summary of the evidence presented.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ethos
Appeal to trust or authority. Example: A doctor says this medicine is safe.
Appeal to emotion. Example: A charity ad showing suffering children.
Appeal to logic. Example: A statistic showing the effectiveness of a treatment.
Appeal to popularity. Example: Everyone is using this product, so it must be good.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reason
The 'why' behind the claim. Example: Uniforms save time in the morning.
The main argument against the claim.
A personal opinion on the claim.
A statistical analysis of the claim.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Logos
Appeal to emotion or feelings. Example: Many students feel happier in uniforms.
Appeal to authority or expert opinion. Example: A principal endorses uniforms.
Appeal to logic or facts. Example: 80% of students said uniforms help them focus.
Appeal to tradition or history. Example: Uniforms have been used in schools for decades.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Thesis Statement
A statement that summarizes the main argument of an essay.
A detailed outline of the essay's structure.
A quote from a famous author related to the topic.
A list of references used in the essay.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rhetorical Appeals
Ways to persuade the reader using logic, emotions, or trust. (Includes ethos, pathos, and logos)
Techniques to confuse the reader and obscure the truth.
Methods to entertain the reader without conveying a message.
Strategies to avoid emotional engagement with the audience.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evidence
Facts, examples, or details that support the claim. Example: A study showed uniforms help students focus.
Personal opinions that are not backed by data.
Random anecdotes that may or may not be true.
Unrelated statistics that do not support the claim.
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