Terminology
Evidence
Fallacies
Fake News
Mystery
100

Your _________ is your response to the prompt, or the point you are trying to prove.

What is a claim?

100

This is an example of which type of evidence:

One in five adults in the U.S. struggle with mental illness.

What is statistical evidence?

100

This fallacy occurs when the arguer insists that something is good because it is popular. 

What is bandwagon?

100

Where does Miss McKernan get her news?

What is TikTok?

100

The N in "Bruin Strong" stands for this. 

What is never give up?

200

This is the opposite of your claim; the opposing side's argument. 

What is a counterclaim? 

200

This is an example of which type of evidence:

Imagine you're tutoring an active 5-year-old boy. Instead of listening to you read or give instructions, he can't sit still or focus on what you're saying

What is hypothetical evidence?

200

This is an example of which fallacy:

"Why are you failing English?"

"I have an A in Biology!"

What is red herring?

200

This happens when someone shares false information on accident; getting the facts wrong. 

What is misinformation?

200

Miss McKernan goes to this college. 

What is Ohio State University?

300

Information that supports or proves your claim to be true.

What is evidence?

300

This is an example of which type of evidence:

In Book One of Homer's epic poem, Penelope struggles to resist the suitors, who are trying to take over Odysseus's kingdom. 

What is textual evidence?

300

This fallacy is often used by politicians when they are trying to discredit their opponents. 

What is ad hominem?

300

True or False?

It is always bad to get information from the internet. 

What is false?

300

This fruit is commonly mistaken as a vegetable.

What is a tomato?

400

You must use _________ to explain how your evidence supports your claim. 

What is reasoning?

400

This type of evidence is essentially the same as Ethos

What is expert opinon?

400

This is an example of which fallacy:

The Kardashians are famous for being famous. 

What is circular argument?

400

Mrs. Scoglietti knows there isn't going to be an assembly today, but she tells all her students that there will be one. 

What is this an example of?

What is disinformation?

400

This is Miss McKernan's job (when she's not here).

What is a preschool teacher?

500

This is how you respond to a counterclaim. 

What is a rebuttal?

500

This type of evidence is not as reliable as others. 

What is personal experience / anecdotal evidence?

500

This is an example of which fallacy:

Harvard University never sent you a rejection letter, so you must have been accepted! 

What is appeal to ignorance?

500

What has contributed to fake news and the spread of false information more than anything else?

What is the internet?

500

This is the shortest day of the year. 

What is December 21st / winter solstice?