Which option defines the reasoning of an argument?(1 point)
Responses
an explanation of why and how the evidence supports the claim
an explanation of why and how the evidence supports the claim
facts and details that support the reasons
facts and details that support the reasons
the opinion of the speaker
the opinion of the speaker
the group that is being addressed
the opinion of the speaker
How can one evaluate the soundness of the reasoning in an argument?(1 point)
Responses
by seeing if the reasoning is logical and effective in support of the claim
by seeing if the reasoning is logical and effective in support of the claim
by seeing if the reasoning states an opinion or idea
by seeing if the reasoning states an opinion or idea
by seeing if the reasoning includes facts and details
by seeing if the reasoning includes facts and details
by seeing if the reasoning is related to the claim
by seeing if the reasoning is logical and effective in support of the claim.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
People should save money as part of a plan for dealing with “unknowns” in the future. Studies report that more than 50 percent of Americans don’t have enough savings to pay for emergencies. Saving money can help people plan for expensive items that they want to buy, and it can also help people plan for unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies or car repairs.
Identify an example of sound reasoning in the paragraph.
(1 point)
Responses
People should save money as part of a plan for dealing with “unknowns” in the future.
People should save money as part of a plan for dealing with “unknowns” in the future.
It can also help people plan for unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies or car repairs.
It can also help people plan for unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies or car repairs.
Saving money can help people plan for expensive items that they want to buy.
Saving money can help people plan for expensive items that they want to buy.
More than 50 percent of Americans don’t have enough savings to pay for emergencies.
More than 50 percent of Americans don’t have enough savings to pay for emergencies.
Which does a speaker use as evidence in his or her argument?(1 point)
Responses
personal opinions
personal opinions
explanation of support
explanation of support
facts and details
facts and details
visual examples
visual examples
facts and details
Which phrase describes the purpose of sound reasoning?(1 point)
Responses
to provide facts and details about the topic in order to convince the audience
to provide facts and details about the topic in order to convince the audience
to explain why a claim is valid and connect the evidence to the claim
to explain why a claim is valid and connect the evidence to the claim
to evaluate the effectiveness of a speaker’s claim
to evaluate the effectiveness of a speaker’s claim
to appear professional and prepared for a speech
to appear professional and prepared for a speech