Argumentative Text Analysis

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• argument

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

• support
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

• argument
• evidence
• reasons
• counterargument

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support
• claim
• evidence
• counterargument

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

devices that can convince you to adopt a position or take an action

• counterargument
• persuasive techniques
• evidence
• claim

"You should run right out and purchase the newest iPhone 22 because you will literally be the only one who doesn't own one!" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique?

• bandwagon
• testimonial
• snob appeal
• emotional appeal

Golden State Warriors' player, Steph Curry, was reported as saying, "Before the iPhone 22, my life was dull and unrewarding!" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique?

• snob appeal
• bandwagon
• testimonial
• appeals to loyalty

What does it mean to "trace" an argument? 

• to take a pencil and physically ouline the text
• to decide whether it is convincing or not
• to reread it
• to follow the reasoning of the argument