Which is NOT a reason to give in an argument? A) change viewpoints B) to win C) to bring about change
B) to win
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
heart
Other team wins 25 points!
Oops!
magnet
Take 25 points!
Okay!
gift
Win 5 points!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
15
Claim or Not a Claim: Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.
Claim. There is research to support this claim.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
General beliefs that categorize whole groups of people, is called... A) analogy B) sweeping generalization C) loaded generalization
B) sweeping generalization
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
An error in reasoning is called? A) claim B) logical fallacy C) loaded language
B) logical fallacy
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or false: Logical fallacies are used to trick people
False: they are used to make arguments stronger and convince people to change their minds
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
True or False: I am ready for the test
Answered the question truthfully
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What the support for reasons such as examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts called? A) claim B) evidence C) reasons
B) evidence
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Claim or Not a Claim: Dogs are better than cats.
Not a claim. There are no reasons. This is just an opnion
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
heart
Other team wins 15 points!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
15
Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better is called? A) claim B) evidence C) counterclaim
C) countercalim
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Which one is an example of slippery slope? A) If I don't pass the test, then I will end up failing out of high school and eventually become homeless. B) If I fail this test I will have another opportunity to show my understanding
A) because it goes from a simple situation to an unrealistic situation that has a negative outcome
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
"Mom, EVERYONE has the new iPhone, that's why I need one too." This is an example of... A) analogy B) bandwagon C) loaded language
B) bandwagon
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
The writer's position or opinion on an issue is called... A) claim B) evidence C) reasons
A) claim
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
An _____ is a claim that is support by reasons and evidence. A) argument B) counterargument C) excuse