Argumentation Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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A quiz to go over general information on Chapter 21 of Models on Argumentation

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 248 | Last updated: Mar 14, 2023

Sample Question
What are the central goals of written argumentation?

To confuse the reader, to argue without using logic, to win the debate at all cost

To attempt to convince a reader to agree with a particular point of view, to make a particular decision, or to pursue a particular course of action

To inform the reader of a current problem in their community

To divide and classify issues so the reader can understand better what course of action they might take

Argument is part of the English curriculum where we try to understand how to go about an argument. This comes in handy to professions such as law. This in particular tests your knowledge on the parts of an argument.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 620 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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Which is the conclusion in the following argument:Death penalty should be illegal. Murder is always wrong

Death penalty should be illegal.

Murder is always wrong.

1.1 What Is An Argument?

Here's a short quiz on the concepts discussed in this tutorial.

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In logic, the term “argument” always implies some kind of emotional confrontation.

True

False

3.1 What Is A Deductive Argument?

Quiz yourself on the terms and concepts you learned in this section!

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 2852 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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A valid argument is one with the following property:if the premises are all true, the conclusion cannot be false.

True

False

2.4 Strong Vs Weak Arguments

Quiz yourself on the terms and concepts you learned in this section!

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An argument can be invalid but still qualify as a good argument.

True

False

Recent Quizzes

Trivia Quiz On Effective Argumentation!

Most people do not like to lose or know that they are wrong, and this is one of the reasons why people get into arguments. Arguments are not meant to be won but to pass a point across and come to a common solution. Do you know...

Questions: 42 | Attempts: 548 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
Argumentation is

The thinking we use to analyze what we read, see, and hear in order to arrive at a justified conclusion.

The way we advocate proposals, examine competing ideas, and influence one another.

A hostile confrontation between two or more people.

A form of debating in which a judge makes the final decision.

a claim supported by evidence and reasons for accepting it.

English 100: Argument Quiz

The 'English 100: Argument Quiz' assesses understanding of argumentation in writing. It covers the essentials of crafting argument paragraphs, identifying the purpose of arguments in academic and professional contexts, and...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 307 | Last updated: Feb 27, 2025

Sample Question
When you write an argument paragraph, you

Attack others' ideas in a heated, emotional way.

Define the meaning of a term or issue.

Take a position on an issue and try to defend your position.

Make a point by telling a story.

8.1.2 Quiz Persuasion Inductive Verses Deductive

8.1.2 Quiz Persuasion Inductive verses Deductive

This quiz is to assess your understanding of the lesson.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 810 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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What does rhetoric mean?

It is the emotions part of an argument.

An argument made to convince your audience of a specific point of view.

It is the logic part of an argument.

It is the knowledge part of an argument.

It is the art of persuasion.

Group Four: Sample Fallacies And Booby Traps

Group Four: Sample Fallacies and Booby Traps

Understanding Fallacies and Booby Traps in Argument and Persuasive Writing

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 204 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
I’m not a doctor, but I play a doctor on TV, and I wouldn’t dream of using anything but Tylenol for my toughest headaches.

False Cause

Appeal to Authority

Equivocation

Suppressed Evidence

Vagueness