Classical Argument

Which two elements of the Classical Argument are often blended together? Choose 2.

• Introduction

• Narration

• Confirmation

• Refutation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Classical Argument structure?

• Introduction

• Narration

• Confirmation

• Hypothesis

What is the main goal of the Introduction in the Classical Argument?

• To refute counterarguments

• To present the main arguments

• To grab the audience's attention and state the thesis

• To provide background information

Which section of the Classical Argument is focused on providing evidence to support the thesis?

• Introduction

• Narration

• Confirmation

• Refutation

Which element of classical argument focuses on presenting the author's arguments in support of the claim?

• Peroratio

• Confirmatio

• Narratio

• Divisio

What is the purpose of the Confirmatio in classical argument?

• To present the author's arguments in support of the claim

• To grab the audience's attention

• To forecast main elements of the argument

• To summarize opposing views

What is the Greek term for 'the right season' in classical argument?

• Kairos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the primary purpose of the Exordium in a classical argument?

• To present the author's thesis

• To summarize opposing views

• To forecast main elements of the argument

• To grab the audience's attention

What is the Greek term for 'character' in classical appeals?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term 'Kairos' refer to in classical argument?

• The quality of the message in an argument

• The right season for an argument to be persuasive

• The emotional appeal in an argument

• The logical appeal in an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5