2. Writing and Composition

Argumentation — Quiz

Test your understanding of argumentation with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which component in the Toulmin model serves as the unstated assumption linking the evidence to the claim?

Question 2

In an argument stating “Juvenile crime rose by 3.6% in Q2 2025, so community programs require increased funding,” the support used is best classified as:

Question 3

What is the most effective way to integrate a counterargument into an argumentative essay?

Question 4

Which logical fallacy assumes that because one event follows another, the first event must have caused the second?

Question 5

What is a key disadvantage of relying primarily on anecdotal evidence in an argument?