Argument Test 23-24

Are dogs better than cats? For 5 points, provide . . . 1. claim/thesis 2. good supporting reasons (at least 2) 3. counterclaim 4. rebuttal 5. concluding sentence Write a full paragraph with your stance on the question, "are dogs better than cats?," with all of the parts listed above.

___ This is a persuasive appeal that uses logic, facts, and data to support an argument.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

___ This is a persuasive appeal that uses reliable, credible people/sources to support an argument.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

___ This is a persuasive appeal that uses emotions to convince the audience.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

___ An advertisement shows a child smiling and laughing as they play with Legos.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

___ An article about space explains that only 59% of the moon is visible from earth.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

___ A police officer speaks in an assembly to encourage students to not do drugs.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

What is the definition of Logic?

• To conduct an inquiry of
• Reasoning based on facts
• To weigh or think about heavily
• Addition of extra material to explain

Your claim is_____________________.

• The opposing side’s opinion
• Your destruction of the other side
• The point that you are trying to prove
• Your support

Strong evidence improves the strength of which persuasive appeal?

• Ethos
• Logos
• Pathos
• Eros