Question

after you identify an argument’s reasons and evidence, what is the next step in evaluating the argument’s effectiveness?

○ explain how well the reasons support the argument’s claim.

○ consider whether the author uses rhetoric effectively.

○ decide whether or not the author has provided enough evidence.

○ verify the accuracy of the author’s evidence for the claim.

Explanation:

To evaluate an argument's effectiveness after identifying reasons and evidence, the next step is to explain how well those reasons support the claim. The other options: considering rhetoric is more about persuasive techniques (not direct evaluation of argument structure), deciding on evidence quantity or verifying accuracy would typically be done before or alongside identifying reasons/evidence, or as part of a different step. The key here is analyzing the support between reasons and the claim.

Answer:

A. Explain how well the reasons support the argument’s claim.