Argumentative (Part 1)

What is a claim?

• A type of evidence used to support the author's argument

• A counterargument presented by the author

• The main point or thesis statement that the author is trying to prove

• The conclusion of the text

What is evidence and how is it used to support a claim?

• Evidence is only used to provide personal opinions in an argumentative text

• Evidence is only used to confuse the reader in an argumentative text

• Evidence is not important in supporting a claim

• Evidence is used to provide support for a claim by presenting credible information or data.

Why is it important to include evidence when making a claim?

• To distract from the main point

• To make the argument longer

• To support the claim and add credibility to the argument.

• To confuse the reader

What is a counterargument and how does it strengthen an argumentative text?

• The text considers and responds to differing opinions, which improves the overall credibility and persuasiveness of the argument.

• It ignores opposing viewpoints, weakening the credibility and persuasiveness of the argument.

• It repeats the same points made in the argument, making it redundant and unconvincing.

• It includes unnecessary details that can confuse the reader and distract from the main point.

What is a rebuttal?

• Ignoring the opposing viewpoint

• Introducing a new unrelated topic

• When a writer refutes or disproves the opposing viewpoint or argument.

• Supporting the opposing viewpoint.

Explain the difference between a strong and weak argument in a text.

• A strong argument is supported by evidence and reasoning, while a weak argument lacks sufficient evidence and reasoning.

• A strong argument is vague and unclear, while a weak argument is specific and well-supported.

• A strong argument is biased and one-sided, while a weak argument is balanced and fair.

• A strong argument is based on emotions, while a weak argument is based on facts.

How can a writer use logic and reasoning to strengthen their argument?

• By using emotional appeals and personal stories.

• By presenting clear and coherent arguments, providing evidence and examples to support their points, and avoiding faulty reasoning.

• By relying solely on opinions and subjective reasoning.

• By including contradictory evidence and examples.

What does 'ethos' represent in argumentative writing?

• It represents the emotional appeal used to persuade the reader.

• It represents the logical reasoning used to convince the reader.

• It represents the credibility or ethical appeal of the writer to gain the reader's trust.

• It represents the counterarguments used to refute opposing viewpoints.

How can a writer use 'logos' to strengthen their argument in a text?

• By using emotional appeals and personal accounts.

• By appealing to the audiences' sense of reason or logic by making clear, logical connections between ideas and including facts and statistics.

• By relying solely on opinions and subjective reasoning

• By including ideas or statements that opposite things are true.

What role does 'pathos' play in argumentative writing?

• It represents the logical reasoning used to convince the reader.

• It represents the credibility or ethical appeal of the writer to gain the reader's trust.

• It represents the emotional appeal used to persuade the reader.

• It represents the counterarguments used to refute opposing viewpoints.