Argument Terminology

This term refers to the author's stance, position, or claim.

• counter-argument

• refutation

• thesis

• conclusion

This term refers to presenting the opposition's side of the argument.

• counter-argument

• refutation

• thesis

• conclusion

This term refers to the manner in which the author ends his argument.

• counter-argument

• refutation

• thesis

• conclusion

This term, which is also called a rebuttal, refers to pointing out why the opposition's claims are faulty.

• counter-argument

• refutation

• thesis

• conclusion

Which of the following words is the term used to admit that the opposition makes some good points?

• rhetorical question

• concession

• call to action

• appeal

This is when the author poses an inquiry but expects no response.

• rhetorical question

• concession

• call to arms

• appeal

This term refers to when the author urges the reader to take action immediately.

• rhetorical question

• concession

• call to arms

• appeal

Which of the terms refer to the use of facts and statistics to prove evoke a reaction in the audience?

• appeal

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

Which of these terms refers to the author using a brief story or powerful adjectives in order to evoke an emotional response in the audience?

• appeal

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

Which of these terms refer to an author's references to authority figures whom people respect in order to evoke a sense of confidence in the audience?

• appeal

• logos

• ethos

• pathos