Argument and Modes of Persuasion Review

The main purpose of an argument is

• To Entertain
• To yell
• Persuade
• to inform

The claim of an argument includes all of the following except

• It is not just an opinion
• It is what you believe is true
• It is fact
• Its is based on what you know and your research

The rebuttal of an argument is

• The conclusion
• The other side of the argument
• The "no you're wrong and this is why" of an argument
• when you acknowledge the other side of the argument

The counterargument is

• The conclusion
• an argument with numbered reasons of support
• the “no you’re wrong and this is why” of an argument
• when you acknowledge the other side of the argument

A good argument involves

• out-shouting your opponent
• hard work and research
• logic, reason, evidence
• opinion

Which one is a good claim statement?

• Pollution is bad for the environment
• America’s anti-pollution efforts should be focused on privately-owned cars

Which one is a good claim statement?

• Bruce Springsteen is awesome
• Bruce Springsteen is one of the best musical artists around today because his music is constantly evolving, speaks to multiple generations and it timely

Ethos is best defined as:

• The appeal to logic used to convince the audience by use of reason.
• The emotional appeal used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions.
• The ethical appeal used to convince an audience of the author’s credibility or character.

Pathos is best defined as:

• The appeal to logic used to convince the audience by use of reason.
• The emotional appeal used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions.
• The ethical appeal used to convince an audience of the author’s credibility or character.

Logos is best defined as:

• The appeal to logic used to convince the audience by use of reason.
• The emotional appeal used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions.
• The ethical appeal used to convince an audience of the author’s credibility or character.