Persuasive Arguments

A writer's position on a problem or an issue (can also be identified as the thesis) is...

• claim

• rebuttal

• evidence

• paragraph

To support a claim, a writer should provide

• argue

• reasons

• evidence

• call to action

True or False: An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence.

• True

• False

Which persuasive technique uses strong feelings rather than facts to persuade?

• loaded language

• testimonial

• bandwagon appeal

• appeal to emotion

A counterargument is...

• argument made to address points an opponent with an opposing view may raise

• false or misleading statements which cause the argument to weaken

• a broad statement about people on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group

Choose the correct structure of an argument essay.

• Hook, claim, reasons, evidence, counterargument

• Claim, hook, evidence, reasons, counterargument

• counterargument, hook, claim, evidence, reasons

• Explanation, hook, claim, counterargument, evidence, reasons

True or False: One of the main purposes of an introduction paragraph is to capture the reader’s attention, making him/her want to read the essay.

• True

• False

True or False: You should begin the introduction paragraph with broad (large) statements and end with specifics.

• True

• False

Where is the thesis statement usually located in an Argument Essay?

• The last sentence of the conclusion

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the conclusion

Your thesis SHOULD use first (me/my/I) and second (you/your) person pronouns.

• True

• False