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Flashcard 1: What is an opinion in a speech?
Answer: A belief or feeling that cannot be proven true or false. Opinions express personal views, not provable facts.
Flashcard 2: Which option is the best evidence for "School lunches should include more fruit"? A) Fruit is tasty. B) A menu adds apples daily. C) Students like it.
Answer: B) A menu adds apples daily. Only B shows concrete action; A and C are opinions.
Flashcard 3: Identify the evidence: "We need a reading corner. Last month, 12 students asked for more books."
Answer: Last month, 12 students asked for more books. Specific number provides proof of student interest.
Flashcard 4: Identify the point: "Our class should have a reading corner. It will help students read more."
Answer: Our class should have a reading corner. The main claim comes before the supporting reason.
Flashcard 5: Which sentence is a reason (not evidence)? A) Because it is safer. B) It reduced accidents by 20%. C) I saw it yesterday.
Answer: A) Because it is safer. A explains why; B and C provide specific proof.
Flashcard 6: Which sentence is evidence for the point "Recycling helps the community"? A) It is important. B) It saves money. C) Everyone should.
Answer: B) It saves money. Only B provides concrete proof; A and C are opinions.
Flashcard 7: Identify the reason: "The park should be cleaned because trash can harm animals."
Answer: Trash can harm animals. 'Because' signals this explains why cleaning is needed.
Flashcard 8: Identify the evidence: "The park should be cleaned. Last week I saw trash in three areas."
Answer: Last week I saw trash in three areas. Specific observation proves the park needs cleaning.
Flashcard 9: Identify the evidence: "Students need more sleep. A study found they focus better after 9 a.m."
Answer: A study found students focus better after 9 a.m. The study provides concrete proof for the sleep reason.
Flashcard 10: Identify the reason: "We should start school later because students need more sleep."
Answer: Students need more sleep. The 'because' clause explains why school should start later.
Flashcard 11: Identify the point: "We should start school later so students learn better."
Answer: We should start school later. This is the main claim before 'so' introduces the reason.
Flashcard 12: Which signal phrase often introduces evidence: for example, on the other hand, or later?
Answer: For example. This phrase signals specific proof will follow.
Flashcard 13: Which signal word often introduces a reason: because, meanwhile, or suddenly?
Answer: Because. This word signals an explanation is coming.
Flashcard 14: What is a quotation from an expert in a speech usually used as?
Answer: Evidence (expert support for a reason). Expert opinions add credibility and proof to arguments.
Flashcard 15: What is a statistic in a speech usually used as?
Answer: Evidence (a number that supports a reason). Numbers provide measurable proof to support claims.
Flashcard 16: What is a personal example in a speech usually used as?
Answer: Evidence (an example that supports a reason). Personal stories serve as concrete proof for abstract reasons.
Flashcard 17: Which type of statement is evidence: fact, opinion, or command?
Answer: Fact. Facts can be proven true, unlike opinions or commands.
Flashcard 18: Which option best describes the difference between a reason and evidence?
Answer: Reason explains why; evidence shows proof with facts or details. Reasons answer 'why'; evidence provides concrete proof.
Flashcard 19: What is evidence in a speech?
Answer: Facts or details that prove or support a reason. Concrete examples, statistics, or facts that back up reasons.
Flashcard 20: What is a reason a speaker gives to support a point?
Answer: A statement that explains why the point is true or important. Provides logical support by explaining the 'why' behind a point.
Flashcard 21: Identify the evidence in this statement: "For instance, three new books were checked out today."
Answer: Three new books were checked out today. "For instance" introduces this specific example.
Flashcard 22: What is a reason a speaker gives to support a point?
Answer: A statement that explains why the point is true or should be accepted. Justifies the speaker's point with logic or explanation.
Flashcard 23: What is evidence in a speech, and what is it used for?
Answer: Facts or examples used to prove or support a reason or point. Concrete details that back up claims with proof.
Flashcard 24: Which is the best definition of a fact as evidence: something provable or an opinion?
Answer: Something provable. Facts can be verified, while opinions cannot.
Flashcard 25: What is an opinion in a speech, and why is it weaker than evidence?
Answer: A belief; it is not provable like facts, data, or examples. Opinions express feelings, not verifiable truths.
Flashcard 26: What does the phrase "because" usually signal in a speech?
Answer: The speaker is giving a reason. This word introduces explanations for claims.
Flashcard 27: What does the phrase "according to" usually signal in a speech?
Answer: The speaker is citing a source as evidence. This phrase introduces information from authorities.
Flashcard 28: What does the phrase "this shows" usually signal in a speech?
Answer: The speaker is explaining how evidence supports a point. This phrase connects proof to the claim it supports.
Flashcard 29: Identify the point: "Our school should start a recycling program."
Answer: The school should start a recycling program. This is the main claim being argued.
Flashcard 30: Identify the reason: "We should recycle because it reduces trash."
Answer: It reduces trash. "Because" signals this is explaining why.