Arguments And Logical Errors

Question 1

The argument is what

Answer 1

A belief, position, or opinion that the author wants to convince readers to believe as well.

Question 2

Steps of analyzing argumentative writing

Answer 2

1. Identify issue
2. Determine authors position
3. Identity authors assumptions
4. Identify supporting evidence, is it relevant?

Question 3

Fact

Answer 3

Can be subjected to analysis and proven to be true

Question 4

Opinion

Answer 4

Authors personal thoughts or feelings and may not be altered by research or evidence

Question 5

Bias

Answer 5

Personal preference. Authors claims are presented in a way that is unfair or inaccurate. May be correct but in spite of their bias

Question 6

Stereotype

Answer 6

A bias applied specifically to a group of people or a place. It promotes negative, misleading generalizations about people.