Nonfiction Vocabulary Review

What is "a position on a topic that is supported by reasoning and evidence?"

• counterclaim

• argument

• fact

• opinion

Which term means: "The thing or things helpful in forming in a conclusion or in proving a judgement - These are generally facts and anecdotes"?

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Pathos

What is the definition of claim?

• A position on a topic that is supported by reasoning and evidence.

• A challenge to someone else's position, generally composed of a concession and a refutation.

• An assertion, usually supported by evidence.

• The techniques a writer or speaker uses to persuade his or her audience.

What is the definition of counterclaim?

• A strategy or technique of argument in which the writer recognizes the opposing side's positions or opinions.

• The reasoning a writer or speaker use to disprove an opposing point or perspective.

• An assertion, usually supported by evidence.

• A challenge to someone else's position, generally composed of a concession and a refutation.

Which term means "a strategy or technique of argument in which the writer recognizes the opposing side's positions or opinions?"

• concession

• refutation

• counterclaim

• ethos

What is the definition of refutation?

• The reasoning a writer or speaker use to disprove an opposing point or perspective.

• A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of logic, generally achieved by presenting factual evidence that can be verified.

• A strategy or technique of argument in which the writer recognizes the opposing side's positions or opinions.

• How the author feels about the subject he or she is writing about. This can include a writer's opinion and potential biases.

What is the definition of audience?

• A personal view, attitude, or belief.

• The intended listener, viewer, or reader of a text.

• The use of a person's words or conclusions to support a claim, where the person is distinguished by his or her expertise in the subject area.

• A strategy or technique of argument in which the writer recognizes the opposing side's positions or opinions.

What is a call to action?

• The techniques a writer or speaker uses to persuade his or her audience.

• 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.).

• A statement that can be proved, and is generally accepted around the world as true.

• A speaker's or writer's specific appeal to the audience to respond to the speaker's persuasive goal; this is what the writer wants the audience to think, feel, believe, or do after reading the argument.

Which term means "a personal view, attitude, or belief?"

• opinion

• author's purpose

• author's point of view

• anecdote

Which term means "the reason the author has for writing a text or argument -This is typically to persuade, entertain, or inform?"

• Call to Action

• Author's Point of View

• Author's Purpose

• Opinion