ELA Regents Review

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What must an argument include?

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Claim, counterclaim, reasons, and supporting evidence.

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What is the term for an author's word choice?

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Diction.

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What must your argument essay include to pass?

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Counterclaim and refutation.

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What is tone in writing?

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The author's attitude about the topic they are writing about.

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What is a counterclaim in an argument essay?

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It considers an argument in opposition to the claim.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is supporting evidence?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that back up a claim.

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What does ethos refer to in writing?

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The credibility or ethical appeal of the author.

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What does logos refer to in writing?

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The logical appeal or reasoning used in an argument.

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What does pathos refer to in writing?

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The emotional appeal used to persuade the audience.