Argument Essay

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

• argument, issue, support, claim

• claim, issue, support, argument

• argument, claim, issue, support

• support, issue, argument, claim

A method of recognizing opposing views is: (check all that apply)

• Cohesion

• Accomodate

• Refute

• Acknowledge

In which form of counterargument does the writer admit the other point of view exists and they have considered it?

• Refute

• Acknowledge

• Accomodate

In which form of counterargument does the writer accept some readers' concerns and incorporate them?

• Refute

• Acknowledge

• Accomodate

In which form of counterargument does the writer show the weaknesses and invalid nature of another point of view?

• Refute

• Acknowledge

• Accomodate

"Every quiz has been easy. Therefore, the test will be easy." is an example of:

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

"All students in this class play guitar. Peter is in this class. Therefore, Peter plays guitar." is an example of:

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

Exordium: You try to win the attention and goodwill of an audience while introducing a topic or problem.

• Introduction

• Background

• Lines of Argument

• Alternative Arguments

• Conclusion

Narratio: You present the facts of the case, explaining what happened, who is involved, etc. Puts argument into context.

• Introduction

• Background

• Lines of Argument

• Alternative Arguments

• Conclusion

Partitio: You divide up the topic, explaining what the claim is, key issues are, and in what order they will be treated.

• Introduction

• Background

• Lines of Argument

• Alternative Arguments

• Conclusion