1.Which of the following describes sufficient evidence?(1 point)
a statement that represents the argument or opinion of the speaker or writer
enough to fully support the claim
directly related to the claim
a set of reasons that shows that something is right or wrong
2.How is a speaker’s argument evaluated?(1 point)
by describing the speaker’s claims
by examining the argument’s parts
by continuing the argument
by determining if the speaker’s ideas are interesting
Which of the following describes sufficient evidence?(1 point)
a statement that represents the argument or opinion of the speaker or writer
enough to fully support the claim
directly related to the claim
a set of reasons that shows that something is right or wrong
enough to fully support the claim
2.How is a speaker’s argument evaluated?(1 point)
by describing the speaker’s claims
by examining the argument’s parts
by continuing the argument
by determining if the speaker’s ideas are interesting
and relevant.
2. How is a speaker’s argument evaluated?
A. by describing the speaker’s claims
B. by examining the argument’s parts
C. by continuing the argument
D. by determining if the speaker’s ideas are interesting
and relevant.
Choose one
A. by describing the speaker’s claims
B. by examining the argument’s parts
C. by continuing the argument
D. by determining if the speaker’s ideas are interesting
B. by examining the argument’s parts
1. To determine which option describes sufficient evidence, we need to understand the concept of sufficient evidence. Sufficient evidence is evidence that is enough to fully support a claim. It provides enough information or reasoning to make the claim credible and convincing.
Now let's look at the options provided:
a) A statement that represents the argument or opinion of the speaker or writer: This option may or may not provide enough evidence to support a claim. It depends on the quality and depth of the statement. It cannot be generalized as sufficient evidence in all cases.
b) Enough to fully support the claim: This option directly states that it is sufficient evidence. This is the correct answer because it aligns with the definition of sufficient evidence.
c) Directly related to the claim: While evidence that is directly related to the claim is important, it may not be enough on its own to fully support the claim. Additional reasoning or evidence is often needed.
d) A set of reasons that shows that something is right or wrong: This option describes what evidence could potentially do, but it does not explicitly convey sufficiency. A set of reasons may be persuasive, but it may not be sufficient on its own to support a claim.
Therefore, the answer to question 1 is: "enough to fully support the claim."
2. Evaluating a speaker's argument involves assessing its strengths and weaknesses. Here are the options provided and their explanations:
a) By describing the speaker's claims: To evaluate an argument, it is important to understand the speaker's claims, but simply describing them may not be sufficient. We need to explore more aspects of the argument to evaluate its effectiveness.
b) By examining the argument's parts: This is the correct answer because it implies a more in-depth analysis of the argument. Evaluating the parts of an argument involves assessing the reasoning behind each claim, examining the evidence provided, and scrutinizing the logical flow of the argument.
c) By continuing the argument: Continuing the argument does not necessarily help evaluate its quality. Evaluation is about assessing the argument's strengths and weaknesses, not providing additional content.
d) By determining if the speaker's ideas are interesting: While interesting ideas can enhance engagement, evaluating an argument goes beyond determining its level of interest. It involves assessing the soundness of the reasoning and the strength of the evidence.
Therefore, the answer to question 2 is: "by examining the argument's parts."