Argument Unit Test

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Argument Academic Vocabulary

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Argument Notes: Analyzing the Elements of an Argument

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"Never Retreat" Selection Test -- Please refer to the text as needed.

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Quote Analysis

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Argument Unit Test

Argument Unit Test

Which word matches the following definition:
Underground layer of rock that contains water

Which word matches the following definition:
absolute language used to stir strong negative or positive emotions in the reader

Which word matches the following definition:
tries to persuade the reader by using words that appeal to the reader's emotions instead of logic or reason

Which word matches the following definition:
reasons and evidence to back up the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
facts, expert opinions, examples, statistics, and/or anecdotes that support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
the author leaves out personal opinions and presents information in a factual, unbiased manner

Which word matches the following definition:
the writer's position on an issue or problem

Which word matches the following definition:
writing that includes the author's personal opinions, feelings, and/or beliefs

Which word matches the following definition:
A position or viewpoint along with claims and evidence that support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
The process of burning something that produces heat and light.

Which word matches the following definition:
the author's perspective on a topic

Which word matches the following definition:
an opposing point of view on an issue

Which word matches the following definition:
a shortage or lack of something

Which word matches the following definition:
a response that refutes an argument; a comeback

Which word matches the following definition:
the ability to change in order to survive and fit in with new circumstances

Which word matches the following definition:
valid, logical reasons that are relevant and support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
a statement of factual evidence

A ______________ is a statement that can be proved true.

______________ are the documented record of someone's comments about a topic.

______________ is a specific instance that illustrates a general idea.

______________ is a fact given in number form.

______________ is a brief story about an event that can be used to illustrate a point.

Which statement below is an emotional appeal?

Read the following sentence and choose whether it is FACT or OPINION.

The Sweet Pickles' music is much better than that of the Wailing Wolverines.

Read the following sentence and choose whether it is FACT or OPINION.

According to Music Today magazine, The Sweet Pickles have sold more albums than the Wailing Wolverines.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
Read the statements below and select any statements that include statistics.

Read the statement below and determine whether it is an expert opinion.

Jeremy Soren from the Highway Safety Agency notes that crashes occur more often when two or more teens are in the car.

Read the statement below and determine whether it is an expert opinion.

Dr. Holly Wilson, an emergency room physician at Lawn Hospital, reports that in the last ten years, she has seen more teens admitted with injuries from car wrecks.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Read the following sentences and select any of the statements that provide relevant support for this sentence:

We need better science programs in our schools.

Which of the following sentences includes a statistic?

Which of the following would NOT be considered good evidence to use in support of a claim?

Which of the following is evidence in the form of an example?

Which sentence offers evidence that is relevant and appropriate to the following claim?

Watching television can be good for students.

The author wrote "Never Retreat" most likely to --

Read this sentence from paragraph 7.

People getting their first paved roads, safe water, electric lights, and refrigerators don't want to march backward any more than the West does.

How does the author counter this opinion? (Refer to the text if needed.)

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

With fossil fuels, new uses multiplied madly until we wove them into every corner of our lives.

Which claim does this support?

Argument Unit Test

Argument Unit Test

Which word matches the following definition:Underground layer of rock that contains water

Which word matches the following definition:absolute language used to stir strong negative or positive emotions in the reader

Which word matches the following definition:tries to persuade the reader by using words that appeal to the reader's emotions instead of logic or reason

Which word matches the following definition:reasons and evidence to back up the claim

Which word matches the following definition:facts, expert opinions, examples, statistics, and/or anecdotes that support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:the author leaves out personal opinions and presents information in a factual, unbiased manner

Which word matches the following definition:the writer's position on an issue or problem

Which word matches the following definition:writing that includes the author's personal opinions, feelings, and/or beliefs

Which word matches the following definition:A position or viewpoint along with claims and evidence that support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:The process of burning something that produces heat and light.

Which word matches the following definition:the author's perspective on a topic

Which word matches the following definition:an opposing point of view on an issue

Which word matches the following definition:a shortage or lack of something

Which word matches the following definition:a response that refutes an argument; a comeback

Which word matches the following definition:the ability to change in order to survive and fit in with new circumstances

Which word matches the following definition:valid, logical reasons that are relevant and support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:a statement of factual evidence

A ______________ is a statement that can be proved true.

______________ are the documented record of someone's comments about a topic.

______________ is a specific instance that illustrates a general idea.

______________ is a fact given in number form.

______________ is a brief story about an event that can be used to illustrate a point.

Which statement below is an emotional appeal?

Read the following sentence and choose whether it is FACT or OPINION.The Sweet Pickles' music is much better than that of the Wailing Wolverines.

Read the following sentence and choose whether it is FACT or OPINION.According to Music Today magazine, The Sweet Pickles have sold more albums than the Wailing Wolverines.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:Read the statements below and select any statements that include statistics.

Read the statement below and determine whether it is an expert opinion.Jeremy Soren from the Highway Safety Agency notes that crashes occur more often when two or more teens are in the car.

Read the statement below and determine whether it is an expert opinion.Dr. Holly Wilson, an emergency room physician at Lawn Hospital, reports that in the last ten years, she has seen more teens admitted with injuries from car wrecks.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLYRead the following sentences and select any of the statements that provide relevant support for this sentence:We need better science programs in our schools.

Which of the following sentences includes a statistic?

Which of the following would NOT be considered good evidence to use in support of a claim?

Which of the following is evidence in the form of an example?

Which sentence offers evidence that is relevant and appropriate to the following claim?Watching television can be good for students.

The author wrote "Never Retreat" most likely to --

Read this sentence from paragraph 7.People getting their first paved roads, safe water, electric lights, and refrigerators don't want to march backward any more than the West does.How does the author counter this opinion? (Refer to the text if needed.)

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.With fossil fuels, new uses multiplied madly until we wove them into every corner of our lives.Which claim does this support?

Which word matches the following definition:
Underground layer of rock that contains water

Which word matches the following definition:
absolute language used to stir strong negative or positive emotions in the reader

Which word matches the following definition:
tries to persuade the reader by using words that appeal to the reader's emotions instead of logic or reason

Which word matches the following definition:
reasons and evidence to back up the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
facts, expert opinions, examples, statistics, and/or anecdotes that support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
the author leaves out personal opinions and presents information in a factual, unbiased manner

Which word matches the following definition:
the writer's position on an issue or problem

Which word matches the following definition:
writing that includes the author's personal opinions, feelings, and/or beliefs

Which word matches the following definition:
A position or viewpoint along with claims and evidence that support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
The process of burning something that produces heat and light.

Which word matches the following definition:
the author's perspective on a topic

Which word matches the following definition:
an opposing point of view on an issue

Which word matches the following definition:
a shortage or lack of something

Which word matches the following definition:
a response that refutes an argument; a comeback

Which word matches the following definition:
the ability to change in order to survive and fit in with new circumstances

Which word matches the following definition:
valid, logical reasons that are relevant and support the claim

Which word matches the following definition:
a statement of factual evidence

Read the following sentence and choose whether it is FACT or OPINION.

The Sweet Pickles' music is much better than that of the Wailing Wolverines.

Read the following sentence and choose whether it is FACT or OPINION.

According to Music Today magazine, The Sweet Pickles have sold more albums than the Wailing Wolverines.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
Read the statements below and select any statements that include statistics.

Read the statement below and determine whether it is an expert opinion.

Jeremy Soren from the Highway Safety Agency notes that crashes occur more often when two or more teens are in the car.

Read the statement below and determine whether it is an expert opinion.

Dr. Holly Wilson, an emergency room physician at Lawn Hospital, reports that in the last ten years, she has seen more teens admitted with injuries from car wrecks.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Read the following sentences and select any of the statements that provide relevant support for this sentence:

We need better science programs in our schools.

Which sentence offers evidence that is relevant and appropriate to the following claim?

Watching television can be good for students.

Read this sentence from paragraph 7.

People getting their first paved roads, safe water, electric lights, and refrigerators don't want to march backward any more than the West does.

How does the author counter this opinion? (Refer to the text if needed.)

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

With fossil fuels, new uses multiplied madly until we wove them into every corner of our lives.

Which claim does this support?