22 questions
An argument can also be called (check all that apply)
an opinion
a claim
a thesis
an assertion
Which appeal are you using if you apply logic?
ethos
pathos
logos
Migos
Which appeal uses someone's credibility to strengthen their argument?
ethos
pathos
logos
fidos
Which appeal are you using if you use emotions to try and convince someone?
ethos
pathos
logos
tacos
If I use numbers and statistics to support my assertion, which appeal am I using?
ethos
pathos
logos
chronos
True or False? Evidence and reasoning are the same thing.
True
False
Both reasoning and evidence help support an argument. Reasoning is more ____________ while evidence is more ___________.
specific; general
general; specific
What is a claim?
a main detail
the writer 's opinion
the central opinion that writer expects to prove in an argument
writer's central position/stance on a topic
P.O.V. means
the writer's point of view or perspective
the writer's mood or attitude
the writer's connotation
the writer's ability to show the reader
In order to write an effective claim or thesis, a writer must
establish two sides to an argument
establish a issue or problem and express an opinion
establish a issue or problem and express an opinion
establish a issue or problem and express an opinion for or against and support it with reasons
a strong argument should provide a clear route to connect its claims andevidence
True
False
Evidence must be sufficient which means there should be enough of it to make it confusing
true
false
Counterarguments are statements that
address evidence
address opposing viewpoints
address similar view points as claim
address irrelevant evidence
You are trying to prove that Tri-North should incorporate recess into the 7th grade curriculum.
What source is the most credible place to find your evidence?
Your friend's blog
An encyclopedia entry describing recess
An article from the Washington Post outlining the benefits of recess for middle schoolers
A letter from a parent complaining that their 7th grader is too hyper at home
Which of these is a well-written piece of evidence that proves students should be required to take a Foreign Language?
You will learn another language.
It is a waste of time.
There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluency in high school.
According to Source 2, "learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills significantly."
Which of these is a well-written counter-claim to the claim that students should be required to take a Foreign Language?
Some might argue that it is a waste of time to learn a new langauge.
Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English.
Learning a new language doesn't help students.
There aren't many interpreters that aren't imported from outside the U.S.
The claim: Video games are helpful.
An example of a counterargument would be:
Video games improve coordination.
Video games might also help improve visual skills.
Although video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers, they are bad according to most teachers and parents.
Some doctors believe violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way.