Argumentative Text Study Guide 7th grade

A text that takes a position on an issue is called _______

• an argumentative text

• loaded language

• sweeping generalizations

• evidence text

The issue in an argumentative text is called a ____.

• fallacy

• statement

• claim

• none of these

A strong argument contains evidence such as facts, statistics and expert opinion.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

An ______ is a story to prove or show a point.

• chapter book

• novel

• fable

• anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A use of language that is intended to have a specific effect on its audience is called a ____

• anecdote

• rhetorical device

• sad story

• sweeping generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

faulty logic used to sway opinions, or change peoples' opinions

• rhetorical devices

• rhetorical fallacies

• sweeping generalization

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

__________ starts with an incorrect statement or belief and then draws a conclusion that is also incorrect.

• argument by authority

• Incorrect premise

• false assumption

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Match the following to their definitions.

• making people feel they should do something because the "best" or "rich" people are doing it

• Loaded Language

• something that many people believe to be true that actually isn't

• Testimonial

• making everyone believe everyone else is doing "this" or believes "this"

• False Assumption

• using emotionally charged words to cloud thinking, tapping into emotions instead of logic

• Snob Appeal

• using someone well-known or respected to support your claim; like a celebrity

• Bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

Match the following to their correct definitions.

• the issue an argumentative text takes the position on

• Claim

• text that takes a position on an issue

• Argument by Authority

• attacking the person instead of their argument

• Argumentative Text

• using someone in a position of authority to support your claim, carries more weight

• Sweeping Generalizations

• accepted belief & applying to to every situation without any exceptions

• Name Calling & Caricature

An anecdote uses a short story to prove a point.

• Yes

• NO