Argument Terms Quiz

An attack on a person rather than their argument.

• evidence

• slander

• ad hominem attack

• emotional appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A position or viewpoint along with the claims and evidence used to support that position.

statement that supports a position

the other side or acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement from those with opposing viewpoints

Facts, statistics, and examples that show why a claim should be believed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A false or mistaken belief or claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The comeback to a counterclaim sometimes starts with "BUT" or "however".

Prove wrong

On topic.

• relevant

• sufficient

• refute

• pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When an author favors a particular side

• refute

• bias

• counterclaim

• argument