An _____ is a claim that is support by reasons and evidence. A) argument B) counterargument C) excuse
A) argument
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What the support for reasons such as examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts called? A) claim B) evidence C) reasons
B) evidence
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If everyone believes it, you should too! This is called... A) bandwagon B) analogy C) loaded language
A) bandwagon
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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
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Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better is called? A) claim B) evidence C) counterclaim
C) countercalim
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Words and phrases that elicit a strong emotions from the receiver, is called... A) bandwagon B) analogy C) loaded language
C) loaded language
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trap
No points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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thief
Give points!
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Other team loses 25 points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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True or False: I am ready for the test
Answered the question truthfully
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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
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Claim or Not a Claim: Dogs are better than cats.
Not a claim. There are no reasons. This is just an opnion
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banana
Go to last place!
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fairy
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General beliefs that categorize whole groups of people, is called... A) analogy B) sweeping generalization C) loaded generalization
B) sweeping generalization
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Which is NOT a reason to give in an argument? A) change viewpoints B) to win C) to bring about change
B) to win
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Claim or Not a Claim: Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.
Claim. There is research to support this claim.
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An error in reasoning is called? A) claim B) logical fallacy C) loaded language