Elements of Argument Pop Quiz (notes)

What are possible reasons why authors might write an argument? Select the three answers that apply.

• To change the reader's point of view.

• To bring about action on the reader's part.

• To get ideas from the reader.

• To ask the reader to accept an explanation.

Attempting to sway an audience using proof (evidence) and reasons you use?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Attempting to sway an audience using emotional appleal is?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the heart of an argument called?

Reasons are statements given to support a claim. What do those reasons explain?

• Why an author believes what he/she believes.

• Why an authors opinions are important.

• Why an author uses figurative language.

• Why an author uses sensory language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What types of evidence should you use in an argumentative writing?

• Statistics

• Opinions

• Facts

• Examples

  (quoted experts, observations, and experiences)

In a counterclaim the author considers the opposing position by

• challenging the claim

• considers reasons and evidence

• Agrees with the opposing position

• addresses with a rebuttal

Knowing your audience is ​

• key
• not important
• irrelevant
• redundant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

A claim answers

• What do I believe

• What does my reader believe

• What the illustrator believes

• What Mrs. Flores believes

Reasons are statements given to

• support a claim.

• support an opposing side.

• support a readers belief.

• support the beliefs of many students.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5