Argumentative Writing

How many blue argumentative standards are there?

• one

• two

• three

• four

What is the only new term introduced in the blue argumentative standards?

• RAFT

• rhetorical situation

• ethos

• kairos

What phrase is used in the text book reading to describe the act of argumentation?

• Standing your ground

• Taking a position

• Arguing your point

• Persuading your reader

What does the term "kairos" mean?

• Caring about the other perspective or side of the argument

• An emotional appeal to the reader

• A complete and logical argument

• Having a timeliness or purpose for the argument

Which of the following RAFT elements does the text book reading address?

• Role

• Audience

• Format

• Topic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of argumentative writing, according to the text book reading?

• Attention to only one particular point of view or stance throughout the project

• An explicit position

• Good reasons and evidence

• An authoritative tone

The text book reading asserts that all positions worth arguing can be stated with absolute certainty.

• True

• False

How many yellow argumentative standards are you asked to address with the project?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Which of the following terms describes an argument or reasoning rooted in emotion?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

Which of the following terms means an argument or reasoning rooted in logic?

• kairos

• pathos

• ethos

• logos