Claim Evidence Reasoning

What is a claim?

• A statement or assertion that something is true, often used as the main argument in a discussion.

• A question posed to gather information.

• A type of evidence used to support an argument.

• A conclusion drawn from a set of data.

What is reasoning?

• A process of making decisions based on emotions.

• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim, explaining why the evidence supports the claim.

• A method of memorizing facts without understanding.

• A technique for avoiding logical fallacies in arguments.

What types of evidence can be used in an argument?

• Statistics, expert opinions, and anecdotes

• Statistics, expert opinions, research findings, and real-life examples

• Personal beliefs, opinions, and anecdotes

• Only expert opinions and statistics

How can you identify evidence in a text?

• By looking for personal opinions and beliefs.

• By identifying the author's writing style and tone.

• By looking for facts, statistics, quotes, or examples that support the main claim.

• By summarizing the main ideas without supporting details.

What is evidence?

• Evidence is a type of scientific theory that explains phenomena.

• Evidence is scientific data or information that supports a claim, helping to validate the argument.

• Evidence is a personal opinion that is not based on facts.

• Evidence is a collection of unrelated facts that do not support any claim.

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

• To present the main point or argument that the speaker or writer is trying to prove.

• To provide evidence that supports the argument.

• To summarize the conclusion of the argument.

• To introduce a counterargument against the main point.

What is the relationship between claim, evidence, and reasoning?

• A claim is supported by evidence, and reasoning explains how the evidence relates to the claim.

• A claim is a statement that does not require evidence or reasoning.

• Evidence is only used to support reasoning, not claims.

• Reasoning is independent of both claims and evidence.

What role does context play in evaluating evidence?

• Context is irrelevant to the evaluation of evidence.

• Context helps determine the relevance and reliability of evidence, as it shows how the evidence fits into the overall argument.

• Context only matters in scientific research, not in general arguments.

• Context is only important for emotional appeals in arguments.

Why is reasoning important in an argument?

• It makes the argument more emotional.

• It clarifies how the evidence supports the claim, making the argument more logical.

• It allows for more opinions to be included.

• It simplifies the argument to make it easier to understand.

What makes a good claim?

• A good claim is vague and general, allowing for multiple interpretations.

• A good claim is clear, specific, and debatable, meaning it can be supported or opposed with evidence.

• A good claim is always accepted without question by everyone.

• A good claim is based solely on personal opinion without the need for evidence.