Art of Argument

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of a persuasive "hook"?

• "In this essay, I will talk about..."

• "Have you ever wondered why..."

• "The evidence clearly shows that..."

• "In conclusion..."

What is the role of 'evidence' in supporting a claim?

• To make the essay longer

• To provide a logical basis and credibility to the claim

• To introduce new claims

• To reaffirm the hook

Identify the part of an argument that directly opposes the writer's statement.

• Hook

• Evidence

• Counterpoint

• Refutation

a public discussion involving opposing viewpoints

• Analyze

• Opinion

• Debate

• Evidence

a rebuttal, or argument against an opposing viewpoint or claim

• Counterargument

• Analyze

• Rebuttal

• Opinion

a claim or proof that something is untrue or false

• Sources

• Plagiarism

• Paraphrase

• Rebuttal

a statement that supports a position

• Claim

• Plagiarism

• Relevant

• Rebuttal

the central idea the author is trying to support in his or her argument; thesis

• Fallacy

• Position

• Rebuttal

• Debate

facts, statistics, examples, and expert opinions that show why a claim should be believed

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Relevant

• Opinion

Which of the following best describes a 'thesis statement'?

• A) A question that needs answering

• B) A statement that summarizes the main point of an essay

• C) A list of all the arguments

• D) A conclusion of the essay