Define argument:

• The speaker's position on a problem or an issue.

• The speaker's claim supported by reasons and evidence.

• Declarations made to explain

• Relevant facts, statistic, and data

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

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What is a synonym for claim?

• problem

• reason

• argument or position

• evidence or proof

In an argument, a rebuttal should always be included with a counterclaim.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.8.1C

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support
• claim
• evidence
• counterargument

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

devices to make your argument more convincing and believable

• counterargument

• persuasive techniques

• evidence

• claim

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"You should run right out and purchase the newest iPhone 22 because you will literally be the only one who doesn't own one!" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique?

• bandwagon
• testimonial
• snob appeal
• emotional appeal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Golden State Warriors' player, Steph Curry, was reported as saying, "Before the iPhone 22, my life was dull and unrewarding!" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique?

• snob appeal

• bandwagon

• quote expert or important person

• uses data or scholarly research

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What does it mean to "trace" or delineate an argument?

• to take a pencil and physically ouline the text

• to decide whether it is convincing or not

• to reread it

• to follow the reasoning of the argument

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

• to disagree with the argument
• to respond to the argument
• to decide whether it makes sense and is convincing
• to provide a counterargument 

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1