Argumentative Text

An error that weakens or invalidates the argument.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Logical Fallacy

The use of a logical argument.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an opinion?

• I think pizza is yummy.

• A sheep is a mammal.

• A meter is bigger than a centimeter.

• The alphabet has 26 letters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The use of credibility and trust.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The use of the emotional appeal.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the primary purpose of an argumentative text?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To persuade the reader to accept a point of view

• To describe a process in detail

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an argumentative text?

• It presents multiple viewpoints equally

• It uses emotional language to persuade

• It provides evidence to support a claim

• It tells a fictional story

In an argumentative essay, what is a 'counterargument'?

• An argument that supports the main thesis

• An argument that opposes the main thesis

• An argument that is irrelevant to the thesis

• An argument that summarizes the thesis

Which sentence is most likely to be found in an argumentative text?

• Once upon a time, in a faraway land...

• The data clearly shows a significant increase in...

• The cat sat on the mat, purring softly.

• The recipe requires two cups of flour.

What role does a thesis statement play in an argumentative essay?

• It provides a summary of the essay

• It states the main argument or claim

• It lists all the evidence used in the essay

• It introduces the characters in the essay