Argumentative Writing

Front

What should your reasoning always be supported by?

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Evidence

Front

What is an argument in favor of something known as?

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Pro

Front

When you state why you are making a claim, what are you giving?

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Reasons

Front

What is using an emotional appeal to convince your audience called?

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Pathos

Front

What is a sentence intended to express the main idea in a paragraph or passage?

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Topic sentence

Front

What is the term for a statement that presents the main argument of an essay?

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Thesis statement

Front

What is the opposite side of an argument called?

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Counterclaim

Front

What type of reasoning uses facts and statistics to support an argument?

Back

Logos

Front

What is the term for a logical fallacy that attacks the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?

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Ad Hominem

Front

What is the purpose of a rebuttal in argumentative writing?

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To counter opposing arguments