Argumentative Text

Front

What is a persuasive technique that appeals to the 'everyone is doing it' mentality?

Back

Bandwagon appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

Front

True or False: Evidence is facts that support your claim.

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is the statement an author makes about a topic called?

Back

Claim

Front

What is the intended target group for a message?

Back

Audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is information used to back up and support your answer?

Back

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Front

What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative text?

Back

To present an opposing viewpoint and strengthen the original argument.

Front

What is the difference between a claim and a reason?

Back

A claim is the main point or assertion, while a reason explains why the claim is valid.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the role of evidence in an argumentative text?

Back

To provide support and credibility to the claims made.

Front

What does it mean to persuade someone?

Back

To convince someone to accept a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay.