Evaluating Arguments and Perspectives Quiz

What does the term "claim" mean in an argumentative text?

• A statement that describes the setting

• A statement that asserts a point or belief

• A summary of the text

• A list of characters

Which of the following is an example of a credible source?

• A personal blog with no references

• An academic journal article

• An anonymous online comment

• A fictional story

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the meaning of the word "melancholy" as used in the sentence: "The melancholy sky matched her mood"?

• Bright

• Sad

• Angry

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which point of view uses the pronouns "he," "she," and "they"?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes "evidence" in an argumentative text?

• The main character

• Facts or information supporting a claim

• The setting of the story

• The author's opinion

Which of these is an example of logical reasoning?

• Making a claim without support

• Using facts to support a conclusion

• Guessing the answer

• Ignoring evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the word "figurative" mean in the context of language?

• Literal meaning

• Symbolic or non-literal meaning

• Scientific meaning

• Incorrect meaning

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

If a story is told from the perspective of "I," what point of view is being used?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Objective

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best describes a "relevant" piece of evidence?

• Unrelated to the claim

• Directly supports the claim

• Contradicts the claim

• Is about a different topic

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is NOT a credible source for supporting a claim?

• A government website

• A peer-reviewed journal

• A random social media post

• An encyclopedia

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1