What is a claim in persuasion?

the author's position on an issue

using personal credibility to persuade

the support and examples in persuasion

a credible person, organization, or celebrity

credible celebrity endorsements

What is a counter argument?

predicting what the other side to an argument is and refuting it

using emotional appeals to convince

trying to persuade using manipulation

not admitting that there's another side to an argument

"Dogs make better pets than cats." This is what kind of claim?

claim of fact, forensic or judicial

Rogerian argument aims to

destroy your opponents position

Firstly, in a Rogerian argument you

restate the opposing position accurately

find evidence to make your position solid

say that the opposing position sucks

A(n)_ makes a(n) specific _ about a(n)_, which is a debatable topic. _ is given in the form of evidence.

argument, claim, issue, support

argument, issue, support, claim

claim, issue, support, argument

support, issue, argument, claim

What is a counterargument?

An argument that refutes or disproves the opposing side (other side)

An argument that disproves its' claim

An argument that allows the reader to understand the claim

A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

Teachers argue food distracts students

Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

Eating is during school hours is important

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

To give information about a topic

What is a concession?

When you acknowledge that the opposition has a good point, but you are still right.

When you admit that the opposition's position is better than yours.

When you prove the opposition is wrong.

Read the prompt below. What should be the topic of the essay? "Write an essay with your opinion on whether schools should be year round for half a day or 10 months only from 8-4 pm."

The length of time a student spends at school.

The weather surrounding schools.

The length of time a student has vacation.

The opinion of whether students enjoy schools or not.

What is the appropriate concession to this argument: Free healthcare should be accessible for all citizens.

Some people might say that free healthcare would be too costly for the government to sustain.

Free healthcare would be great for all citizens, especially the elderly and young children.

Identify what is wrong with the following rebuttal: “Some students believe that it is unfair to be forced to wear uniforms, but they’re being immature. School is for learning, not fashion shows, and anyone who is that worried about an outfit has serious issues."

Insults the opponent or audience

States a counterargument, but fails to refute it

Attempts to refute the counterargument, but does not provide sufficient evidence

If your claim is, "Students should wear school uniforms," your counteragument would be...

Students should not wear school uniforms as they are impractical and restricting.

Some students should wear school uniforms.

I don't like school uniforms because they are ugly.

School uniforms would be a good idea.

Which is the best example of a call to action?

The time has come to regulate use of cellphones on the road.

This essay is going to be about regulating cellphones.

Regulating cellphones is necessary.

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30 sec • 1 pt

A writer's position on a problem or an issue (can also be identified as the thesis) is...

claim

rebuttal

evidence

paragraph

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

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True or False: An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which persuasive technique relies on experiences from well-known people or satisfied customers?

appeal to emotion

testimonial

loaded language

bandwagon appeal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A counterargument is...

argument made to address points an opponent with an opposing view may raise

false or misleading statements which cause the argument to weaken

a broad statement about people on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

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Which persuasive technique appeals to emotion?

ethos

pathos

logos

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Which persuasive technique appeals to logic?

ethos

pathos

logos

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Which persuasive technique appeals to morals/ethics?

ethos

pathos

logos

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Argument and Persuasion

A writer's position on a problem or an issue (can also be identified as the thesis) is...

True or False: An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence.

Which persuasive technique relies on experiences from well-known people or satisfied customers?

A counterargument is...

Which persuasive technique appeals to emotion?

Which persuasive technique appeals to logic?

Which persuasive technique appeals to morals/ethics?

What do you call the target group of people to whom you are directing your argument?

What is the PURPOSE of persuasive writing, ads, or speeches?

What is a claim in persuasion?

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