Claims, Appeals, and Supporting Evidence

An argument is a type of text in which a writer attempts to ____ an audience - the reader or listener.

• Inform

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Explain

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What is the central idea or position in argumentative writing known as?

• Supporting evidence

• Rhetorical appeal

• Claim

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Defends a claim's strength and accuracy.

• Claim

• Supporting evidence

• Rhetorical appeals

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Which of the following are types of supporting evidence in argumentative writing?

• Anecdotes (brief stories)

• Statistics (numerical data)

• Facts and Reasons (things that can be proven)

• Details and examples (specific instances/incidents)

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

What is the purpose of rhetorical appeals (Logos, Pathos, Ethos) in argumentative writing?

• To state and defend a claim

• To persuade readers

• To provide numerical data

• To wrap up the argument with a conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What rhetorical appeal uses logic and reason to show that a claim is sound?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What rhetorical appeal is used when an author uses words that trigger specific emotions?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What rhetorical appeal is used when an author details their qualifications to prove they are knowledgeable about the topic?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of supporting evidence is used in the statement: "In 2020, the average cost of a year’s tuition and fees at a private college was $37,650"?

• Statistics

• Anecdotes

• Facts

• Details and examples

Identify the type of supporting evidence used in the statement: "Monarch butterflies are easy to spot, with their iconic black, orange, and white pattern. Their larvae feed on milkweed, which is poisonous to birds and so is a natural protection to monarch larvae."

• Statistics

• Anecdotes

• Facts

• Details and examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2