Argumentative Text

A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Argumentative

• Literary

A particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned, being unfair

• Claim

• Bias

• Fallacy

• Argument

An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue or simply the stand or opinion of the writer.

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

• Context

• Claim

The quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics which may be influenced by an author having expertise on a topic, using unbiased and accurate reasoning, evidence, and sources to support ideas, and providing current and up-to-date information.

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

• Credibility

• Context

What is the name of the orangutan who made use of tools to escape?

• Fu Manchu

• Koko

• Betsy

• Alex

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

The following proves that animals are smart in the given passage EXCEPT...

• Animals use tools.

• Animals can communicate.

• Animals can think on their own.

• Animals can move.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

A logically incorrect argument is called _______ .

• Evidence

• Context

• Claim

• Fallacy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

To restate the meaning of something in different words is known as __________ .

• Main idea

• Argument

• Paraphrase

• Direct address

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the name of the Japanese boy who saved the entire village from the Tsunami?

• Yaki

• Yuuki

• Yanki

• Yiki

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

This is a viewpoint that opposes an author’s thesis or claim; addressing and rebutting counterarguments are essential in persuasive writing and speaking; the opposite of the writer's claim.

• Context

• Stereotyping

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8