Understanding Arguments

Understanding Arguments

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Understanding Arguments

Understanding Arguments

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RL.2.6, RL.8.3

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Anthony DiAntonio

Used 4+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What are the two main components of all arguments?

Claim and Evidence

Premise and Conclusion

Purpose and Context

Assertion and Justification

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What is the purpose of an argument according to the text?

To subtly influence the audience's beliefs or values

To objectively present a balanced overview of a topic

To persuade the audience to adopt a particular perspective or take specific action

To provide a chronological analysis of past events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the purpose and context of an argument be determined?

By analyzing the rhetorical strategies and tone employed by the author

By evaluating the relationship between the speaker, audience, and the subject matter

By assessing the logical structure and use of supporting evidence

By considering the historical and cultural influences on the argument

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the context of an argument refer to?

The emotional tone of the argument

The time and place it was written or spoken

The main idea of the argument

The intended audience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is the role of the speaker in an argument?

The individual whose perspective, background, and intentions shape the way the argument is presented

The collective beliefs and values of the audience that influence how the argument is received

The underlying claim or thesis that the argument seeks to prove

The historical, cultural, and situational factors that affect the argument's construction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the audience in an argument?

The individual who formulates and presents the argument

The group whose beliefs, values, or actions the argument seeks to influence

The central claim or thesis advanced by the argument

The circumstances and background information surrounding the argument

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What does the subject of an argument refer to?

The individual responsible for constructing the argument’s claims

The intended audience who interprets the argument’s message

The central idea or topic around which the argument is developed

The situational factors influencing the argument’s creation and reception

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