Elements of an Argument Review

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

• evaluate

• argument

• support

• counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

The writer's position on a problem or issue

• support

• fact

• claim

• anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Statements made to explain a belief

• reasons

• counterargument

• emotional appeal

• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A specific reference, such as a fact, statistic, quotation, or opinion that is used to support a claim

• fact

• evidence

• support

• trace

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Statements that address opposing viewpoints

• counterarguments

• claims

• facts

• opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

arguments that use reasons and evidence to support

• emotional appeals

• informational appeals

• logical appeals

• propaganda

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

arguments that appeal to your feelings

• logos

• ethos

• logical appeals

• emotional appeals

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A statement that can be proven true

• fact

• claim

• opinion

• reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-after-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

This is an example of ______________.

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based on moral character, trust, and credibility. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5