Analyzing Thesis, Claims, and Evidence

What is the primary purpose of text features like pictures and subheadings in an argument?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide additional information

• To help identify the author's claims

• To distract from the main point

What is another term for the main idea in an argument?

• Summary

• Thesis statement

• Introduction

• Conclusion

What must an author gather to support their argument or thesis statement?

• Stories

• Questions

• Information

• Opinions

How are claims or reasons in an argument developed?

• By copying from other texts

• Based on the author's opinion

• From the evidence the author finds

• By guessing

What does the bridge analogy illustrate in the context of an argument?

• The importance of a strong introduction

• The need for a clear conclusion

• The necessity of strong evidence to support claims

• The role of the author's opinion

What is evidence in the context of an argument?

• Information that supports the author's claims

• The author's personal opinion

• A summary of the text

• An unrelated fact

Which of the following can be considered evidence?

• A well-written opinion

• A study proving a point

• A random fact

• An unrelated statistic

What does the sentence 'It's entirely possible to have hundreds of friends on Facebook' support?

• Social media has a negative impact on society

• Social media makes it easier to make friends

• Social media is a waste of time

• Social media is only for young people

Why is it important for claims to be supported by strong evidence?

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To provide entertainment

• To make the argument longer

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To support the author's claims

• To provide background information

• To summarize the text

• To entertain the reader