Argumentative Essay Review

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What is a non sequitur?

Back

A fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is an arguable claim?

Back

A claim that can be supported or opposed with evidence and reasoning.

Front

Define 'argument' in a positive context.

Back

Using language, reason, and evidence to influence the thoughts and behaviors of others.

Front

What does the Either-Or fallacy entail?

Back

Reducing complex issues into only two options.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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When can pathos be problematic in an argument?

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When it is the only appeal an author uses.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To persuade the reader of a particular viewpoint using evidence and reasoning.

Front

What is a straw man fallacy?

Back

Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is ad hominem?

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A fallacy that attacks the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is hasty generalization?

Back

Making a broad claim based on insufficient evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the role of ethos in an argument?

Back

To establish credibility and trustworthiness of the author.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5