Support and Reasoning in Argument

An argument can also be called (check all that apply)

• an opinion

• a claim

• a thesis

• an assertion

Which appeal are you using if you apply logic?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• Migos

Which appeal uses someone's credibility to strengthen their argument?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• fidos

Which appeal are you using if you use emotions to try and convince someone?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• tacos

We looked at an article written by Rosa Parks' niece. Because she is close to Ms. Parks and knows her personally, we might be more likely to trust her opinion. Which appeal would apply in this situation?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• locos

If I use numbers and statistics to support my assertion, which appeal am I using?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• chronos

True or False? Evidence and reasoning are the same thing.

• True

• False

Both reasoning and evidence help support an argument. Reasoning is more ____________ while evidence is more ___________.

• specific; general

• general; specific

Read the following assertion and identify the reasoning:

Article A has a stronger argument because the author grew up around Rosa Parks which gives the article credibility.

• Article A has a stronger argument

• the author grew up around Rosa Parks which gives the article credibility

Read the following assertion and identify the reasoning:

Article B has a stronger argument because it provides multiple examples of how Rosa Parks impacted other people's lives in addition to just the incident on the bus.

• Article B has a stronger argument

• it provides multiple examples of how Rosa Parks impacted other people's lives in addition to just the incident on the bus