Argumentative Writing

The purpose of argumentative writing is to get the reader to

• believe your argument is valid.

• agree with your opinion.

• enjoy your story.

• have a vivid image of your descriptive writing.

A _______ technique for argumentative writing should be used.

• emotion based

• creativity based

• logic based

• humor based

In an argumentative essay, the author should use a _____ tone.

• agressive

• indifferent

• emotionally charged

• calm

According to Cohen, which of the following is NOT a model for arguments?

• Arguments as war

• Arguments as proofs

• Arguments as performances

• Arguments as hobbies

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is not a step to making a claim?

• Add a "because"

• Consider counterarguments

• Choose a one sided topic

• Actually make the claim!

A claim is an arguable statement that

• is specific and focused

• only has one side

• doesn't include any reasons

• is ethically correct

Counterclaims are arguments that your ______ might make to disagree with you.

• research

• audience

• beliefs

• evidence

Any information that helps support your claim is called

• argument

• evidence

• thesis

• rebuttal

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as

• evidence

• arguments

• claims

• rebuttals

How do you know a claim is strong?

• It is a fact.

• It is a statement.

• It has an exclamation point.

• It is debatable.