Argumentative Vocabulary Quiz

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

• Claim

• Issue

• Evidence

• Perspective

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• Counterclaim

• Defend

• Claim

• Bias

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• Central idea

• Evidence

• Rhetorical question

• Fallacy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the main focus of a text called?

• Purpose

• Central idea

• Perspective

• Credible

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the reason an author writes about a topic?

• Perspective

• Purpose

• Rhetoric

• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D