Argumentative Text Vocabulary Quiz

What is a logical fallacy?

• A problematic argument not based on sound logic.

• A logical argument that helps the speaker or writer persuade their audience.

• An argument that is based on facts and date.

Millions of American students have switched to MacBook Pro. What are you waiting for?

• Bandwagon Approach

• Circular Logic/ Reasoning

• Juxtaposition

• Rhetorical Device

Circular Logic (select two answer choices)

• Crocs are amazing! Everyone is waring them.

• --"Stacy is a great guitarist."

  --"How do you know?"

  --"Because she plays amazing music."

• I love Mr. Johnson's class because I am always happy there.

• It's okay to cheat on a test. Everyone does it.

Night and Day is an example of a

Answer explanation

Two or more words, phrases, or ideas placed close together in order to compare or contrast them for effect.

What answer choice best represents "Loaded Language"

• EPPD arrests deranged man who inflicted grievous pain on an innocent citizen.

• The police arrested a man who wounded a person.

Rhetorical Device

• A technique that an author or speaker uses to persuade an audience. Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

• Two or more words, phrases, or ideas placed close together in order to compare or contrast.

• An incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning.

• A text developed to defend positions and debate topics using logic and persuasion.

What is an argumentative text?

• A text read on stage to entertain a live audience.

• A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

A term or phrase with strong emotional overtones that is meant to evoke strong reactions beyond the specific meaning.

• Logical Fallacy

• Loaded Language

• Bias

• Organizational Patterns