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Mastering the Role of Evidence in Arguments Quiz

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Mastering the Role of Evidence in Arguments Quiz

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What is evidence in writing?

Opinions and anecdotes

Data, facts, and examples that support a point (correct)

Unrelated information

Rhetorical questions and exclamations

What type of evidence might be used in a scientific paper?

Personal experiences

Analogies and metaphors

Quotations from the text

Citations to other studies (correct)

In what type of writing might quotations from the text be used as evidence?

Historical analysis

English class paper (correct)

Philosophical essay

Scientific paper

What is the purpose of evidence in writing?

To support a point Signup and view all the answers

What might be considered evidence in a standardized test essay?

Examples from history or literature Signup and view all the answers

How does evidence help in persuading a reader?

By providing support for the writer's point Signup and view all the answers

What kind of evidence might be needed to convince a reader about a grand conspiracy theory?

Watertight argument supported by data and facts Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of connecting evidence to the main argument?

It helps the reader understand the relevance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence in your own papers?

To ensure the reader understands the connection Signup and view all the answers

What makes evidence more persuasive?

The relevance to the main argument Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to present evidence that's appropriate for the field you're writing in?

To ensure the evidence is relevant and persuasive Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of connecting evidence to the main argument?

Explaining how the evidence supports the main argument Signup and view all the answers

In a scientific paper about teenage intellectual development, what type of evidence would be appropriate?

A study on adolescent brain development Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not enough to just bring up a lot of facts without connecting them to the main argument?

It doesn't make the evidence persuasive Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about presenting evidence that's not relevant to the main argument?

It weakens the argument Signup and view all the answers