Argumentative Test Review

1) Claim

• a. statements used as evidence to a claim

• b. words or images that stir emotions

• c. exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect

• d. writer's position on an issue

• e. statements about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, etc.

2) support

• a. statements used as evidence to a claim

• b. words or images that stir emotions

• c. exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect

• d. writer's position on an issue

• e. statements about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, etc.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

3) emotional appeal

• a. statements used as evidence to a claim

• b. words or images that stir emotions

• c. exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect

• d. writer's position on an issue

• e. statements about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, etc.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

4) stereotyping

• a. statements used as evidence to a claim

• b. words or images that stir emotions

• c. exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect

• d. writer's position on an issue

• e. statements about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, etc.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

5) hyperbole

• a. statements used as evidence to a claim

• b. words or images that stir emotions

• c. exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect

• d. writer's position on an issue

• e. statements about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, etc.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

6) What is the author's viewpoint on television?

• a. All television shows have negative effects on children

• b. children should only watch as much television as their parents

• c. Most parents do not need to worry about the amount of television children watch

• d. parents need to monitor and limit what their children are watching on television.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

7) Which persuasive technique is the author using in the following statement?

Kids who view violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but also fear that the world is scary and that something bad will happen to them. (Paragraph 6)

• F. bandwagon

• G. emotional appeal

• H. snob appeal

• J. testimonial

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

8) In paragraph 5, what does the word moderation mean?

• a. balance

• b. excess

• c. absence

• d. quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

9) Which of the following is the best main idea of paragraph 5?

• f. TV in moderation can be a good thing just for kids.

• g. children can learn about wildlife and nature.

• h. Some television can benefit its viewers by being both educational and entertaining.

• j. Preschoolers can get help learning the alphabet

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

10) How was the selection designed to appeal to the reader's logic?

• a. By telling stories about different childhood experiences.

• b. By making the reader feel sorry for children.

• c. By stating statistics and facts.

• d. By confusing the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5