Question 1

What is the proper name for a person's conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea

Accepted Answer

claim

Answer

opinion

Answer

evidence

Answer

summary

Question 2

What is the process of stating a claim and supporting it with solid evidence?

Accepted Answer

argument

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thesis

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debate

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persuasion

Question 3

What is the term for challenging an argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree?

Accepted Answer

counterclaim

Answer

bridge

Answer

turn-back

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issue

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of an argument?

Accepted Answer

I suggest you wear contact lenses

Answer

We should have school uniforms.

Answer

All schools should be year-round.

Answer

Pop machines should be removed from schools.

Question 5

What is the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive writing includes feelings and emotions, argumentative writing does not.

Answer

There is no difference.

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Argumentative writing involves making a claim, persuasive writing does not.

Answer

Argumentative writing uses evidence, persuasive writing does not.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of evidence found in argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

personal opinions

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facts

Answer

data

Answer

logic

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