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Argument and Persuasion

Authored by Erin Doherty

English

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 22+ times

Argument and Persuasion
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When making an argument, an author uses logic and reason to defend their position.

true

false

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In order to make an argument, a topic does NOT need to be debatable.

true

false

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a writer or speaker uses persuasion they are trying to _____________ the audience to adopt a certain point of view or take a a particular action.

rebut

convince

cite

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Before you jump into your claim, you should begin with a hook to grab the reader's attention. A hook could include:

Check all that apply.

interesting facts

quotes

a rhetorical question

anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The writer or speaker's position on a debatable issue is called the _____________.

claim

reasons

evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A combination of statements, questions, and rhetorical appeals that explain WHY a reader should consider the evidence and accept the claim are _________________.

facts

opinions

reasons

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When providing evidence to support your reasons you may include:

Check all that apply.

facts

statistics

numerical data

quotations

expert opinions

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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