Vocab Quiz 1 Argumentative Essay

What is the main point or position that an author is trying to prove in an argumentative essay?

• Credibility

• Claim

• Rebuttal

Which term refers to the use of facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions to support a claim?

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Persuasive Techniques

What is the logical connection that explains how evidence supports a claim in an argumentative essay?

• Credibility

• Coherence

• Reasoning

Which rhetorical appeal uses emotions and feelings to influence the audience's opinions or actions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

What is the process of breaking down and examining the components of an argument, including the evidence and reasoning?

• Synthesize

• Analysis

• Concession

What is the attention-grabbing opening sentence or phrase meant to engage the reader in an essay?

• Synthesize

• Counterargument

• Hook

Which term refers to a statement that acknowledges the validity of an opposing viewpoint and then presents a response?

• Concession

• Rebuttal

• Analysis

Which rhetorical appeal uses logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

What is the quality of an essay where ideas flow logically and smoothly from one sentence or paragraph to another?

• Plagiarism

• Coherence

• Transition Words

What is the mistake in reasoning that weakens an argument by using flawed assumptions or faulty connections between ideas?

• Fact

• Counterargument

• Fallacy