TOEIC-Style Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following best defines "argumentative writing"?

• Writing that focuses on fictional storytelling

• Writing that aims to persuade the audience using claims and evidence

• Writing that explains instructions step by step

• Writing that uses only emotional appeal

What is the purpose of a "claim" in an argument?

• To present evidence supporting the opposing view

• To provide a statement or assertion to be proven true

• To summarize a conclusion

• To appeal emotionally to the audience

The ________ is used to address and refute opposing viewpoints in an essay.

• ethos

• counterargument

• text structure

• rhetorical device

Which rhetorical appeal relies on credibility and ethics?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Evidence

The teacher asked the students to provide ________ to support their arguments.

Logical appeals that rely on facts and reasoning are examples of ________.

• pathos

• ethos

• logos

• opinion

Emotional appeals in writing are referred to as ________.

• ethos

• pathos

• text structure

• evidence

Writers use ________ to challenge the points made in opposing arguments.

• rebuttal

• opinion

• rhetoric

• potential

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical appeal?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Fallacy

An essay with a strong ________ organizes its ideas clearly and effectively.

• hobby

• text structure

• potential

• claim