Identifying Argument

When analyzing a persuasive text, what should you examine closely to identify?

• The author's background

• The claim

• The length of the text

• The number of paragraphs

What must a writer provide to support a claim?

• A summary of the text

• Reasons that answer the question "Why?"

• A list of topics

• An interesting anecdote

Which type of appeal is based on logic and reasoning in persuasive techniques?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

What do logical appeals use to convince readers?

• Emotional stories

• Sound reasoning and facts

• Personal opinions

• Celebrity endorsements

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common type of evidence?

• Fact

• Quotation

• Hypothesis

• Anecdote

Which evidence best supports the claim that a policy banning cell phones from school grounds will cause more problems than it will solve, and the reason that it would upset parents who depend on cell phones to stay in touch with their children?

• When Wheeler High School imposed a cell-phone ban, many students still brought their phones to school.

• "Cell phones tend to distract students during class," Mr. Yates said.

• Sixty percent of parents surveyed said that they would be upset if their kids could not carry cell phones.

What are the two common types of appeals used in persuasive techniques to influence readers?

• Ethos and Pathos

• Logos and Ethos

• Pathos and Logos

• Kairos and Ethos

What type of appeal is associated with emotions in persuasive techniques?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Kairos

What do emotional appeals use to persuade?

• Logical reasoning

• Statistical data

• Feelings

• Historical evidence

When identifying an argument in a text, what is the first step you should take?

• A) Determine the author's purpose

• B) Identify the main claim

• C) Count the number of paragraphs

• D) Analyze the text's tone