ENG 112

Quiz Refutation and Argumentation

10 MCQS, 100% Correct

QUESTION 1

In an argument essay, your thesis statement must clearly state your position on the topic.

Yes

No

3 points

QUESTION 2

In an opponent’s essay, what are some significant weaknesses to look for that can be worth refuting:

		A. Biases
		B. Misleading statistics
		C. Lack of organization of ideas
		A & B
		A, B & C

3 points

QUESTION 3

What is a fallacy in an argument essay?

		Unclear evidence about a point that does not support the argument
		erroneous reasoning in a point that makes the argument unsound
		a main point that does not connect to the thesis
		a redundant point

3 points

QUESTION 4

An inclusion of an opposing argument or a counter argument weakens the essay.

Yes
No

3 points

QUESTION 5

It is more effective to refute a specific idea within the essay than the conclusion of the essay

Yes
No

3 points

QUESTION 6

What four steps in chronological order make a good refutation?

		Signal, Examine, Exemplify, Summarize
		Signal State, Support, Summarize
		Argumentation, Explanation, Reason, Conclusion
		Argumentation, Proof, Support, Explanation

3 points

QUESTION 7

What does it mean to ‘counter’ the opposing viewpoint?

		To counter the argument means to offer a good rebuttal, regardless of whether you concede to the argument or oppose it.
		To counter the argument means to concede to the opposing argument
		To counter the argument is to oppose it.
		To counter the argument means to acknowledge that other perspectives exist.

3 points

QUESTION 8

The main body paragraphs in an argument essay must include the following in chronology:

		Topic sentence to state the key point, analysis of the key point, examples to support the analysis, and conclusion
		Examples to support the main point, analysis of the examples, .
		Topic sentence to state the main point, evidence to prove the main point, analysis to explain the evidence and show how it proves the main point, conclusion.
		Restatement of the thesis, evidence to prove the thesis and conclusion

3 points

QUESTION 9

The thesis statement in an argument essay must include the following:

		A. Statement of the position that you are taking on the topic
		B. Key points that you will use to prove the position/argument
		A
		A & B
		B

3 points

QUESTION 10

To make an effective opposing argument in an argument essay, what are the four necessay parts that should that should be included in chronology?

		State the argument, provide proof for the counter argument, offer a rebuttal, and conclude the counter argument
		State the counter argument, concede to the counter argument, restate the key argument of the essay, and transition to the next point
		Introduce the opposing argument, acknowledge the valid point of the counter argument, counter the argument, and conclude the paragraph
		Introduce the counter argument, argue against it validity, counter the argument, and conclude the paragraph.