Argument/Evidence Review

Which type of evidence is this?

"What we've learned is that overall exposure to brain trauma increases the risk of CTE more than diagnosed or self-reported concussions," says Chris Nowinski, PhD, co-founder of BU's CTE Center and co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

• personal testimony

• anecdote

• expert testimony

• statistics

Which type of evidence is this?

A 2017 study of Boston University data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found CTE in 110 of 111 pro players' brains. It also found the disease in 48 of 53 college players and three of 14 high school players.

• personal testimony

• anecdote

• expert testimony

• statistics

Which type of evidence is this?

I went to the emergency room and was told not to return to wrestling for at least a month. I ignored the doctor and returned to wrestling after one week. During practice, one of the coaches noticed a problem, and pulled me out. My neurologist believes this action by my coach saved my life.

• personal testimony

• anecdote

• expert testimony

• statistics

Which type of evidence is this?

Max Conradt was used to defensive linemen hurtling their 300-pound frames at him week after week. He was a high school QB. That is, until the wrenching hit that changed everything.

• personal testimony

• anecdote

• expert testimony

• statistics

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is "a persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of morality/trust; these techniques show that the writer is trustworthy and/or knowledgeable?"

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

What is "a persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of logic, generally achieved by presenting factual evidence that can be verified?"

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is "A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's emotions; achieved by presenting information in such a way as to create an emotional response of any kind (pity, anger, excitement, outrage, etc.)?"

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

In which part of the argument do you make a connection between the audience and the topic?

• hook

• claim

• support

• counterclaim

• call-to-action

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

In which part of the argument do you use multiple types of evidence?

• hook

• claim

• support

• counterclaim

• call-to-action

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

In which part of the argument do you explain what you want your audience to do now?

• hook

• claim

• support

• counterclaim

• call-to-action