Argumentative Terms

Argumentative Terms

Assessment

Flashcard

English

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.4.8, RL.5.6, RL.11-12.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim in an argument?

Back

A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which the speaker supports with reasons and evidence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are reasons in an argument?

Back

Reasons are the explanations or justifications that support a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence in an argument?

Back

Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support the reasons and claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an emotional appeal?

Back

An emotional appeal is a persuasive technique that aims to evoke strong feelings, such as pity or fear, to convince the audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the audience in an argument?

Back

The audience is the group of people that the writer or speaker is trying to persuade.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What transition word is often used in a counterargument?

Back

However is a transition word commonly used to introduce a counterargument.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argument.

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