Argumentative Vocabulary Quiz

What is an important topic or problem for debate or discussion called?

• Claim

• Issue

• Evidence

• Perspective

What is the assertion of the truth of something that the author is trying to prove?

• Counterclaim

• Defend

• Claim

• Bias

What is a position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint called?

• Challenge

• Counterclaim

• Qualify

• Ethos

What term describes supporting or justifying a claim?

• Defend

• Reason

• Fallacy

• Logos

What does it mean to deny or contradict a claim?

• Qualify

• Challenge

• Rhetoric

• Pathos

What term is used to describe partially agreeing with a statement or claim?

• Defend

• Qualify

• Ethos

• Bias

What is the thinking or logic used to make a claim in an argument?

• Reason

• Evidence

• Perspective

• Rhetorical device

What supports a claim and helps a reader reach a conclusion?

• Central idea

• Evidence

• Rhetorical question

• Fallacy

What is the main focus of a text called?

• Purpose

• Central idea

• Perspective

• Credible

What is the reason an author writes about a topic?

• Perspective

• Purpose

• Rhetoric

• Ethos