Recognizing Argumentative Text

Which of the following rhetorical appeals uses reasons, statistics, and facts to support the claim?

• logos

• pathos

• ethos

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

"Children under 14 should not be allow at the mall without supervision" is an example of a...

• rhetorical appeal

• rebuttal

• fact

• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is "pathos"?

• using reasons and evidence to support your argument

• Understanding what someone else is going through

• Wearing a business suit to a presentation

• an appeal to the reader's emotions

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which is an example of ethos?

• Making sure your grammar and spelling are correct

• Using statistics in your argument

• Wearing professional clothing while giving a speech

• Mentioning your experience on the topic

What is the counterclaim?

• The argument the writer is trying to make

• A section where the author acknowledges the opposite opinion

• A continuation of the original argument in a second essay

• the claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What is the author's purpose of an argumentative text?

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Accuse

• Analyze

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

What is a "Counterclaim"?

• A place in the kitchen where you keep your plates.

• A summary

• A river in Nevada.

• The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.8

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

What is the author's claim?

• It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

• Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

• Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

• Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• To give facts about a topic

• To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth of something

• To give your opinion about a topic

• To lie about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What is statement of the position that you are arguing?

• Evidence

• Bias

• Claim

• Counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B