Analyzing Arguments

An argument can also be called (check all that apply)

• an opinion

• a claim

• a thesis

• an assertion

Which appeal are you using if you apply logic?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• Migos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal uses someone's credibility to strengthen their argument?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• fidos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal are you using if you use emotions to try and convince someone?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• tacos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If I use numbers and statistics to support my assertion, which appeal am I using?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• chronos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

True or False? Evidence and reasoning are the same thing.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Both reasoning and evidence help support an argument. Reasoning is more ____________ while evidence is more ___________.

• specific; general

• general; specific

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a claim?

• a main detail

• the writer 's opinion

• the central opinion that writer expects to prove in an argument

• writer's central position/stance on a topic

P.O.V. means

• the writer's point of view or perspective

• the writer's mood or attitude

• the writer's connotation

• the writer's ability to show the reader

In order to write an effective claim or thesis, a writer must

• establish two sides to an argument

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion for or against and support it with reasons