Elements of an Argument Review!

What does it mean for an argument to be "sound"?

• Loud

• Sturdy

• Strong

What does a sound argument NOT do?

• give a claim

• use emotion

• provide evidence

• think about what the other side will argue

Which of these is NOT true about claims?

• they are opinions

• they can be stated indirectly or directly

• they are in the introduction of your persuasive paper

• they are considered the thesis statement of your essay

• all are true

Choose 3 claims:

• Hippopotamuses are animals.

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the worst sandwiches to eat.

• Students should start school later.

• Mr. Jack is our principal.

• Tik Tok is better than Instagram.

Which would NOT be considered support or evidence?

• Facts

• Statistics

• Opinions

• Examples

• Quotes from Experts

A good rebuttal...

• acknowledges what the opposing viewpoint of the argument would say

• acknowledges what the opposing viewpoint of the argument would say and refutes it

• does not acknowledges what the opposing viewpoint of the argument would say

Choose 4 options that make an argument sound (read carefully)

• support claim with evidence

• claims and evidence are relevant

• unreliable sources are used

• author refutes the opposing viewpoints

• author avoids emotional language

An 'ad hominem attack' is...

• trying to make the reader sad, scared, or excited

• an attack on the person instead of their argument

• a claim based on poor reasoning (generalizing)

A 'fallacy' is...

• trying to make the reader sad, scared, or excited

• an attack on the person instead of their argument

• a claim based on poor reasoning (generalizing)

An 'emotional appeal' is...

• trying to make the reader sad, scared, or excited

• an attack on the person instead of their argument

• a claim based on poor reasoning (generalizing)