Persuasive Writing Vocabulary Quiz

1. Define the term Argument

• A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.
• A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong
• A refutation or contradiction.

2. "Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair" is the definition of which term?

• Bias
• Critique
• Persuade

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

3. Define the term Counterclaim

• A claim made to rebut a previous claim
• The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
• Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

4. "A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory" is the definition of which term?

• Rebuttal
• Viewpoint
• Critique

5. Define the term Ethos

• The use of persuasion appealing to the emotions.
• The use of persuasion through logic and reasoning.
• The use of persuasion through credibility, ethics or morals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6. "The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself" is the definition of which term?

• Persuade
• Influence
• Rhetoric

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7. Define the term Logos

• The use of persuasion through credibility, ethics or morals.
• The use of persuasion through logic and reasoning.
• The use of persuasion appealing to the emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

8. "To cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument" is the definition of which term?

• Viewpoint
• Counterclaim
• Persuade

9. Define the term Pathos

• The use of persuasion through credibility, ethics or morals.
• The use of persuasion through logic and reasoning.
• The use of persuasion appealing to the emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

10. "A refutation or contradiction" is the definition of which term?

• Bias
• Argument
• Rebuttal