10H Argument Pre-assessment

​Module 4 Warm-up

By Donna Kapa

​Strong Argumentation

In this Module,
- you will learn about the power of rhetoric
- how effective speakers use a variety of techniques and devices to
persuade an audience to a certain point of view.
- analyze a few of history's greatest speeches
- you will also learn how write an argument

argumentative writing

persuasive writing

logical fallacies
counterclaims

rebuttals

refuting arguments

rhetorical appeals

ethos

logos

pathos

rhetorical devices

Vocabulary of Argument

​Argumentative Writing

You will be asked to choose from one of the following topics in Activity 4.04:

​Review/Pre-assess

A pre-assessment shows what you already know before we begin a unit.

It helps me see what you remember or may need more instruction on.

This means class time can be spent where it’s most useful — filling in gaps and building on strengths.

Match

Match the rhetorical appeal with its definition.

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

appeal to credibility and ethics

appeal to logic and reason

appeal to emotion

• appeal to credibility and ethics

• appeal to logic and reason

• appeal to emotion

Drag and Drop

The appeal to emotions in an argument is called

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

pathos

ethos

logos

Multiple Choice

Logos means using logic and evidence to support a claim.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Counterclaims are the same as rebuttals.

• True

• False

Categorize

Options (8)

ethos

logos

pathos

rhetorical devices

counterclaim

rebuttal

refutation

logical fallacies

Sort the following terms into Appeals or Strategies.

Appeals

Strategies

Multiple Choice

Which type of writing relies most on emotional manipulation?

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Expository

Drag and Drop

When a writer addresses an opposing viewpoint, it’s called a ​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

counterclaim

rebuttal

refutation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a logical fallacy?

• Counterclaim

• Ethos

• Strawman

• Rebuttal

Match

Match the following

Counterclaim

Rebuttal

Refutation

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Refutation

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes rhetorical devices?

• Techniques writers use to appeal to the audience

• The main opposing argument in an essay

• A list of logical fallacies to avoid

• Emotional appeals only

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a claim in argumentative writing?

• Evidence that supports your point

• The opposing viewpoint in an essay

• Evidence to disprove your opponent's side

• The main argument or position you are making