Arguments & Claims

A statement of opinion about a debatable topic is called

• informational text

• argument

• rhetoric

• evidence

An argument should be supported by

• reasons

• evidence

• expert opinions

• all of the above

A brief argument that attempts to disprove an opposing opinion is called

• evidence

• supporting details

• counterargument

• opinion statement

The art of speaking or writing formally or effectively is called

• informative

• rhetoric

• appeal

• public speaking

Rhetoric that appeals to emotion is called

• logos

• pathos

• ethos

• manos

Allusion, analogy, repetition, and simile are all examples of

• counterclaims

• supporting evidence

• rhetorical devices

• inductive reasoning

An appeal to logical reasoning is called

• logos

• pathos

• ethos

• manos

Reasoning that starts with specific statements and leads to a general conclusion is called

• inductive

• deductive

• premise

• rhetoric

Reasoning that starts with general statements and leads to a specific conclusion is called

• inductive

• deductive

• premise

• rhetoric

An appeal to ethics or credibility is called

• logos

• pathos

• ethos

• manos