Argumentative Writing Terms Quiz

What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?

• To describe a topic

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is the definition of rhetoric?

• The use of descriptive language

• The art of effective speaking or writing

• The art of storytelling

• The use of persuasive language

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the purpose of a rhetorical analysis?

• To summarize the text

• To express personal opinions

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the argument

• To provide a counterargument

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is bias in writing?

• Describing something fairly

• Describing something based on personal opinion

• Describing something based on evidence

• Describing something objectively

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

What are the three types of appeals in argumentative writing?

• Emotion, Logic, and Trust

• Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

• Ethics, Passion, and Logarithms

• Ethics, Pathways, and Logic

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

What is the purpose of an anecdote in argumentative writing?

• To establish credibility

• To entertain the reader

• To provide an example

• To summarize the argument

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

What is a thesis in writing?

• A call to action

• A counterargument

• The main idea of the writing

• A supporting detail

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

What is a counterargument in argumentative writing?

• A statement that says something is not true

• A rhetorical analysis

• A logical fallacy

• The opposing side to an argument

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is a logical fallacy in argumentative writing?

• Mistaken beliefs and invalid arguments

• Valid and logical reasoning

• Deceptive language

• Emotional appeals

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of a call to action in argumentative writing?

• To provide a counterargument

• To entertain the reader

• To establish credibility

• To spur an immediate response from the audience

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CCSS.W.9-10.1