An _____ is a claim that is support by reasons and evidence. A) argument B) counterargument C) excuse
A) argument
An error in reasoning is called? A) claim B) logical fallacy C) loaded language
B) logical fallacy
True or False: I am ready for the test
Answered the question truthfully
Authors give ____ to support their claims. A) evidence B) logical fallacy C) reasons
C) reasons
Which is NOT a reason to give in an argument? A) change viewpoints B) to win C) to bring about change
B) to win
"Only you can prevent forest fires", is an example of... A) direct address B) analogy C) bandwagon
A) direct address
Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better is called? A) claim B) evidence C) counterclaim
C) countercalim
General beliefs that categorize whole groups of people, is called... A) analogy B) sweeping generalization C) loaded generalization
B) sweeping generalization
Claim or Not a Claim: Dogs are better than cats.
Not a claim. There are no reasons. This is just an opnion
"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
What the support for reasons such as examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts called? A) claim B) evidence C) reasons
B) evidence
Words and phrases that elicit a strong emotions from the receiver, is called... A) bandwagon B) analogy C) loaded language
C) loaded language
Claim or Not a Claim: Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.
Claim. There is research to support this claim.
If everyone believes it, you should too! This is called... A) bandwagon B) analogy C) loaded language
A) bandwagon
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
The writer's position or opinion on an issue is called... A) claim B) evidence C) reasons
A) claim
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