Unit 3: The Social Contract & Argumentation Quiz

What is an argument?

• A disagreement between two people

• The process of proving a position or idea using claims, evidence, and reasoning

• A story with characters and a plot

• A summary of a text

A claim is:

• Evidence that proves an argument

• An assertion that supports a thesis statement

• A question posed to an audience

• The conclusion of a narrative

Evidence can include:

• Opinions only

• Facts, statistics, studies, or anecdotes that prove a claim

• Plot summaries

• Dialogue between characters

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A premise is:

• A statement that everyone disagrees with

• An assumption that the audience agrees with, serving as the basis for a claim

• The main thesis of an essay

• A humorous anecdote

Reasoning in an argument is:

• Using dialogue to convince readers

• Using logic to draw conclusions, make predictions, or explain ideas that support a claim

• Writing a personal narrative

• Stating facts without explanation

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A thesis statement is:

• A summary of evidence

• A statement that is arguable and takes a clear position on a topic or prompt

• An anecdote

• A definition of a term

Which of the following best describes a strong thesis statement?

• It states a personal opinion without support.

• It takes a clear position and is arguable.

• It summarizes a story.

• It lists several facts without making a claim.

Evidence is most effective when it is:

• Relevant and credible

• Only based on personal opinion

• Long and complicated

• Vague and general

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A writer uses reasoning to:

• Tell a fictional story

• Explain how evidence proves a claim

• Share a personal memoir

• Avoid making a claim

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A claim is different from evidence because:

• A claim is an assertion; evidence proves it

• Evidence is an opinion; a claim is a fact

• A claim is always true; evidence is optional

• Evidence is a summary of a thesis

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