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Multiple Choice Questions (Claims and Evidence)

4 min readnovember 19, 2021

Multiple Choice Practice for Claims and Evidence

Welcome to Claims and AP English Language Multiple Choice Questions! Grab some paper and a pencil 📄 to record your answers as you go. You can see how you did on the Claims and Reviews Practice Questions Answers and Review sheet once you're done. Don't worry, we have tons of resources available if you get stumped 😕 on a question. And if solo study is not your thing, join a group in Hours!

Not ready to take a quiz yet? Start studying Claims and Here: Types of Claims and Lines of Reasoning

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Facts about the test: The AP English Language exam has 45 multiple choice questions and you will be given 1 hour to complete the section. That means it should take you around 20 minutes to complete 15 questions.

*The following questions were not written by CollegeBoard and although they cover information outlined in the AP English Language Course and Exam Description the formatting on the exam may be different.


1.  What is a ?

A.  A defensible position about a given topic.

B. Reasons proving something is valid and true.

C. Opinions about a topic.

D. Analysis linking the together.


2. Which of the following best describes the role of ?

A. Opinions about a topic.

B. A position about a given topic.

C. Valid and sound support for a given .

D. Analysis linking the together.


3. A might be presented as a fact even if it is really an opinion.

A. TRUE 

B. FALSE


4. Which of the following are strong examples of for an argument?

A. Statistics and data points

B. Specific examples and real-world scenarios

C. Testimony and personal experience

D. All of the above.


5. Addressing the usually increases the strength of the argument being made.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


6. Which of the following are ways to address opposition in an argument?

A. Concession

B. Refutation

C. State other positions.

D. All of the above.


7. How does function in regards to the and ?

A. It draws the audience's attention to the call to act.

B. It supports the with .

C. It brings emphasis to the logical fallacies in an argument.

D. It gives a logical connection between the and claims presented in an argument.


8. Which of the following is a statement?

A. The AP Language exam is scheduled for 12 May.

B. Fiveable is the best way to self-study for an AP exam.

C. Mrs. Kirk has brown hair.

D. This information comes from the College Board website.


9. Which of the following best describes a ?

A. A specific against the opposition's .

B. A defensible position about a given topic.

C. To admit that something is true or partly true.

D. Analysis linking the together.


10. What is ?

A. An argument that deals with actions that have occurred in the past.

B. An argument that focuses on the current situation of praise and blame.

C. An argument that focuses on the future and typically deals with policy.

D. An argument used in any tense that is intentionally broken into logical chunks of persuasive purposes.


11. What is ?

A. An argument that deals with actions that have occurred in the past.

B. An argument that focuses on the current situation of praise and blame.

C. An argument that focuses on the future and typically deals with policy.

D. An argument used in any tense that is intentionally broken into logical chunks of persuasive purposes. 


12. What is ?

A. An argument that deals with actions that have occurred in the past.

B. An argument that focuses on the current situation of praise and blame.

C. An argument that focuses on the future and typically deals with policy.

D. An argument used in any tense that is intentionally broken into logical chunks of persuasive purposes. 


13. Which of the following best describes ?

A.  based on reason, tradition, precedent, or logic.

B. based on criteria that can be measured numerically.


14. Which of the following best describes ?

A.  based on reason, tradition, precedent, or logic.

B. based on criteria that can be measured numerically.


15. The best claims are effective because the is built on the speaker's knowledge of the .

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Time to Check Your Answers on Claims and Evidence Practice Questions Answers and Review! 🙌

Key Terms to Review (11)

Claim

: A claim is a statement that asserts a position or belief about a particular topic. It serves as the main point or thesis of an argument and requires support from evidence.

Counterclaim

: A counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint or argument presented in response to another person's claim. It challenges or contradicts the original position by offering different reasoning and evidence.

Deliberative Argument

: A deliberative argument is a type of discourse that focuses on persuading an audience about future actions, policies, or decisions by presenting reasons, evidence, and appeals.

Epideictic Argument

: An epideictic argument is a type of persuasive speech or writing that focuses on praising or blaming someone or something in the present. It aims to create an emotional response and reinforce values and beliefs.

Evidence

: Evidence refers to the information or data that supports a claim or argument. It is used to persuade the audience and make the argument more convincing.

Forensic Argument

: A forensic argument is a type of persuasive speech or writing that involves examining past events, evidence, and testimonies in order to determine guilt or innocence. It often relies on logical reasoning and analysis.

Qualitative Evidence

: Qualitative evidence refers to non-numerical data or information that is descriptive in nature. It provides insights, opinions, and subjective observations about a topic or phenomenon.

Quantitative Evidence

: Quantitative evidence refers to numerical data or statistics that are used to support an argument or claim. It provides measurable and objective information that can be analyzed and compared.

Reasoning

: Reasoning is the process of using logical thinking and evidence to support a claim or reach a conclusion.

Rebuttal

: A rebuttal is a response or counterargument that challenges or refutes an opposing viewpoint or argument.

Rhetorical Situation

: The rhetorical situation refers to the context in which communication occurs, including factors such as purpose, audience, subject matter, and speaker/writer. It helps shape how messages are crafted and received.

Multiple Choice Questions (Claims and Evidence)

4 min readnovember 19, 2021

Multiple Choice Practice for Claims and Evidence

Welcome to Claims and AP English Language Multiple Choice Questions! Grab some paper and a pencil 📄 to record your answers as you go. You can see how you did on the Claims and Reviews Practice Questions Answers and Review sheet once you're done. Don't worry, we have tons of resources available if you get stumped 😕 on a question. And if solo study is not your thing, join a group in Hours!

Not ready to take a quiz yet? Start studying Claims and Here: Types of Claims and Lines of Reasoning

https://blog.prepscholar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/main_books.jpg?width=400&name=main_books.jpg

Image from PrepScholar Blog

Facts about the test: The AP English Language exam has 45 multiple choice questions and you will be given 1 hour to complete the section. That means it should take you around 20 minutes to complete 15 questions.

*The following questions were not written by CollegeBoard and although they cover information outlined in the AP English Language Course and Exam Description the formatting on the exam may be different.


1.  What is a ?

A.  A defensible position about a given topic.

B. Reasons proving something is valid and true.

C. Opinions about a topic.

D. Analysis linking the together.


2. Which of the following best describes the role of ?

A. Opinions about a topic.

B. A position about a given topic.

C. Valid and sound support for a given .

D. Analysis linking the together.


3. A might be presented as a fact even if it is really an opinion.

A. TRUE 

B. FALSE


4. Which of the following are strong examples of for an argument?

A. Statistics and data points

B. Specific examples and real-world scenarios

C. Testimony and personal experience

D. All of the above.


5. Addressing the usually increases the strength of the argument being made.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


6. Which of the following are ways to address opposition in an argument?

A. Concession

B. Refutation

C. State other positions.

D. All of the above.


7. How does function in regards to the and ?

A. It draws the audience's attention to the call to act.

B. It supports the with .

C. It brings emphasis to the logical fallacies in an argument.

D. It gives a logical connection between the and claims presented in an argument.


8. Which of the following is a statement?

A. The AP Language exam is scheduled for 12 May.

B. Fiveable is the best way to self-study for an AP exam.

C. Mrs. Kirk has brown hair.

D. This information comes from the College Board website.


9. Which of the following best describes a ?

A. A specific against the opposition's .

B. A defensible position about a given topic.

C. To admit that something is true or partly true.

D. Analysis linking the together.


10. What is ?

A. An argument that deals with actions that have occurred in the past.

B. An argument that focuses on the current situation of praise and blame.

C. An argument that focuses on the future and typically deals with policy.

D. An argument used in any tense that is intentionally broken into logical chunks of persuasive purposes.


11. What is ?

A. An argument that deals with actions that have occurred in the past.

B. An argument that focuses on the current situation of praise and blame.

C. An argument that focuses on the future and typically deals with policy.

D. An argument used in any tense that is intentionally broken into logical chunks of persuasive purposes. 


12. What is ?

A. An argument that deals with actions that have occurred in the past.

B. An argument that focuses on the current situation of praise and blame.

C. An argument that focuses on the future and typically deals with policy.

D. An argument used in any tense that is intentionally broken into logical chunks of persuasive purposes. 


13. Which of the following best describes ?

A.  based on reason, tradition, precedent, or logic.

B. based on criteria that can be measured numerically.


14. Which of the following best describes ?

A.  based on reason, tradition, precedent, or logic.

B. based on criteria that can be measured numerically.


15. The best claims are effective because the is built on the speaker's knowledge of the .

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Time to Check Your Answers on Claims and Evidence Practice Questions Answers and Review! 🙌

Key Terms to Review (11)

Claim

: A claim is a statement that asserts a position or belief about a particular topic. It serves as the main point or thesis of an argument and requires support from evidence.

Counterclaim

: A counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint or argument presented in response to another person's claim. It challenges or contradicts the original position by offering different reasoning and evidence.

Deliberative Argument

: A deliberative argument is a type of discourse that focuses on persuading an audience about future actions, policies, or decisions by presenting reasons, evidence, and appeals.

Epideictic Argument

: An epideictic argument is a type of persuasive speech or writing that focuses on praising or blaming someone or something in the present. It aims to create an emotional response and reinforce values and beliefs.

Evidence

: Evidence refers to the information or data that supports a claim or argument. It is used to persuade the audience and make the argument more convincing.

Forensic Argument

: A forensic argument is a type of persuasive speech or writing that involves examining past events, evidence, and testimonies in order to determine guilt or innocence. It often relies on logical reasoning and analysis.

Qualitative Evidence

: Qualitative evidence refers to non-numerical data or information that is descriptive in nature. It provides insights, opinions, and subjective observations about a topic or phenomenon.

Quantitative Evidence

: Quantitative evidence refers to numerical data or statistics that are used to support an argument or claim. It provides measurable and objective information that can be analyzed and compared.

Reasoning

: Reasoning is the process of using logical thinking and evidence to support a claim or reach a conclusion.

Rebuttal

: A rebuttal is a response or counterargument that challenges or refutes an opposing viewpoint or argument.

Rhetorical Situation

: The rhetorical situation refers to the context in which communication occurs, including factors such as purpose, audience, subject matter, and speaker/writer. It helps shape how messages are crafted and received.


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