Mastering Argument Writing

When figuring out what an author's claim is you should look to

• the thesis

• the evidence

• the counterargument

• the conclusion

When authors try to evoke emotion in the audience, it is known as

• partos

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

In order to be considered credible by your reader it is helpful to use to which rhetorical appeal

• Ethos

• Logos

• Earthos

• Pathos

Define 'premise' in the context of an argument.

• A statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument.

• A counter-argument to the main point

• A supporting detail in the argument

• A conclusion drawn from the argument

An argument can be strong and have all false premises.

• True

• False

1. 1. Terry is an astronaut.

2. 2. Therefore, Terry loves hamburgers.

Select a premise that would make this argument strong.

• Terry loves McDonald's.

• All astronauts love hamburgers.

• Almost all astronauts love hamburgers.

• 
  Hamburgers are a sometimes food.

1. 1. 90 percent of human beings have four eyes.

   2. Carl is a human being.

   Therefore, Carl has four eyes.

   Is this argument valid, strong or weak?
   

• valid

• weak

• strong

Explain the process of claim development in argument writing.

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Writing a claim without any evidence

• Identifying a clear and specific claim, providing evidence to support the claim, and addressing counterarguments or opposing viewpoints.

• Using vague and ambiguous language

Which of the following is NOT a definition of counterclaim.

• A claim that disagrees with the claim

• Acknowledge the strongest opposing point(s)

• 
  Facts that support your claim

• Should be found in the paragraph directly preceding the conclusion.

Provide an example of evidence analysis in argument writing and explain why it is effective.

• Using personal opinions to support a claim

• Using emotional language to persuade the audience

• Using outdated information to make a point

• Using statistics or research findings to support a claim