Argumentative Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for an attempt to sway an audience using emotions?

Back

Persuasion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is the term for the ethical appeal in an argument?

Back

Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the term for the logical appeal in an argument?

Back

Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is an attempt to sway an audience using proof and reason?

Back

Argument

Front

What method of persuasion appeals to emotions and feelings?

Back

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the term for a statement that asserts something to be true?

Back

Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

Back

To support claims and persuade the audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

An argument that opposes the main argument.

Front

What does it mean to refute an argument?

Back

To disprove or counter an argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the role of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

Back

To present the main argument or claim.