Argument

What is a claim?

• states what you are arguing for and about

• a debate

• something you file with insurance company

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

• reasons

• examples

• evidence

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Can personal opinions be used in an argument?

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is a counterclaim?

• evidence

• the opposing side

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?

• thoughts

• quotes

• proof

• data

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

A persuasive technique that appeals to the reader's feeling of fear, sympathy, or vanity is an...

• emotional appeal

• logical appeal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

A persuasive technique that uses reasoning to appeal to the reader is a .....

• emotional appeal

• logical appeal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

You know a source is credible if....

• website ends in .org, .gov, or .edu

• information on site can be easily fact checked

• there are very few misspellings and advertisements

• written or researched by an expert on the topic

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2

CCSS.L.1.2B

Before taking a stance on a debatable topic, you should consider the evidence on both the pro and con sides. What is a synonym of the word stance?

• having good posture

• point

• position

• claim

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G