Claim Evidence Reasoning

How can reasoning enhance an argument?

• It provides emotional appeal to the audience.

• It explains how the evidence supports the claim.

• It introduces irrelevant information to confuse the audience.

• It summarizes the argument without evidence.

Peanut butter is a terrific snack. Is this a claim or evidence?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Fact

• Opinion

Why is it important to use evidence in a claim?

• To make the claim more credible and convincing.

• To make the claim more emotional and subjective.

• To confuse the audience with complex data.

• To avoid the need for logical reasoning.

What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

• A claim is a personal belief, while an opinion is a statement that can be supported with evidence.

• A claim is a statement that can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief.

• A claim is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A claim is a type of opinion that is universally accepted.

Identify the following: "The sky is blue because of the way sunlight interacts with the atmosphere."

• Reasoning.

• The sky is blue due to the reflection of the ocean.

• The sky is blue because of the Earth's rotation.

• The sky is blue because of the presence of clouds.

Reasoning is __________________.

• A process of gathering data and information.

• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim.

• An emotional response to a situation.

• A method of memorizing facts.

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

• To provide evidence supporting the argument.

• To state the main point or conclusion that is being argued.

• To summarize the argument's background information.

• To introduce counterarguments against the claim.

"I like KFC more than McDonalds!" Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

• Claim.

• Evidence.

• Reasoning.

• Opinion.

A claim is ______________________________.

• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

• an opinion that is not supported by evidence.

• a question that seeks to gather information.

• a fact that is universally accepted.

What is an example of evidence?

• Personal anecdotes that support a claim.

• Statistics, research findings, or expert opinions that support a claim.

• Opinions based on feelings or beliefs.

• Unverified information from social media.