2. ASSERTION

Question 1

are declarative sentences that claim something is
true about something else

Answer 1

ASSERTIONS

Question 2

can be proven objectively by direct
experience, testimonies of witnesses,
verified observations, or the results of
research

Answer 2

FACT

Question 3

is a way in which something is done
(e.g. traditions and norms)

Answer 3

CONVENTION

Question 4

depends on historical precedent,
laws, rules, usage, and customs.

Answer 4

CONVENTION

Question 5

based on facts but is difficult to
objectively verify because of the
uncertainty of producing satisfactory
proofs of soundness

Answer 5

OPINION

Question 6

opinions result from ambiguities; the
more ambiguous a statement, the
more difficult it is to verify

Answer 6

OPINION

Question 7

-based on personal choice
-might be subjective
-couldn’t be objectively proven or logically attacked

Answer 7

PREFERENCE

Question 8

The ability to analyze an argument is essential to
understanding the text more deeply, but
understanding the claim is not the only facet of the
argument.

Answer 8

FORMULATING COUNTERCLAIMS

Question 9

Examining different perspectives and not just passively accepting the writer’s claim

Answer 9

Counterclaims