Evaluating Persuasive Texts

Directions: Identify the terms being referred to in each item.

_________ 1. It is a status that marks propositions as capable of being justifiably believed (and known) on the basis of understanding them.

• Self-evidence

• Argument from Authority

• Anecdotal evidence

• Empirical evidence

_________ 2. This relies on the credibility of a respected source, like a doctor saying a certain medication is effective.

• Argument from Authority

• Anecdotal evidence

• Empirical evidence

• Fact

_________ 3. These are personal stories or experiences used to support a claim. While relatable, they may not apply universally.

• Fact

• Empirical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Opinion

_________ 4. It involves data collection, analysis, and testing to reach reliable conclusions.

• Empirical evidence

• Fact

• Opinion

• Claim

_________ 5. It is a statement that can be verified in a reference source such as an encyclopedia, a dictionary, a map, or a history book.

• Claims of Value

• Opinion

• Claim

• Fact

_________ 6. It is a belief, judgment, or a way of thinking about something.

• Claims of Value

• Claim

• Opinion

• Claims of Facts

_________ 7. It is any single statement of controversy advanced for the purpose of argument.

• Claim

  of Policy

• Claims of Value

• Claims of Facts

• Claim

_________ 8. These are claims that involve judgments and evaluations.

• Claim

• Claims of Facts

• Claim of Policy

• Claims of Value

_________ 9. These are claims that are often qualified by such terms as generally, probably, or as a rule.

• Claims of Value

• Claims of Facts

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of lies

_________ 10. These are claims that advocate a specific course of action..

• Self-evidence

• Argument from Authority

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Virtue