What is the definition of 'thesis statement'?

B) A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

A) A question that the essay seeks to answer.

C) A list of all the arguments in the essay.

D) A conclusion drawn from the evidence presented.

Which of the following is an example of a 'logical fallacy'?

C) An argument that contains a flaw in reasoning.

B) An argument based on emotional appeal.

D) An argument that uses statistical data.

What does 'concession' mean in argumentative writing?

B) Acknowledging a point made by the opposition.

A) Agreeing with the opposing viewpoint.

C) Refuting the opposing argument.

D) Ignoring the opposing argument.

What is the purpose of a 'counterargument'?

B) To present an opposing viewpoint.

A) To support the main argument.

C) To summarize the main points.

B) A preference or inclination that inhibits impartial judgment.

A) A neutral stance on an issue.

What is the role of 'evidence' in an argumentative essay?

B) To provide support for the claims made.

D) To present the counterargument.

What does 'refutation' mean in the context of an argument?

C) Disproving the opposing argument.

A) Supporting the main argument.

B) Presenting evidence for the argument.

D) Ignoring the opposing argument.

Which of the following best defines 'loaded language'?

B) Words with strong emotional implications used to influence an audience.

A) Neutral words used to describe a situation.

C) Technical jargon used in an argument.

D) Simple language used to clarify a point.

What is the function of a 'topic sentence' in a paragraph?

B) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

C) To provide evidence for the argument.

D) To present a counterargument.

What is 'deductive reasoning'?

A) Drawing a specific conclusion from general premises.

B) Drawing a general conclusion from specific examples.

C) Making a claim without evidence.

D) Presenting an emotional appeal.

What is the meaning of 'rhetorical question'?

B) A question asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

A) A question that requires a detailed answer.

C) A question that introduces a new topic.

D) A question that summarizes the argument.

Argumentative Vocabulary Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of counterclaim?

A statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

A statement that opposes the claim.

A process of feelings towards a certain topic.

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of rebuttal?

Something that has been proven true.

A personal view, belief, or judgement

A process of feelings towards a certain topic

Reasons why the counterclaim is as valid as the claim

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

words with a strongly POSITIVE or NEGATIVE connotation that are intended to influence a reader

Glittering Generalization

Stereotype

Loaded Language

claim

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

when the author tries to persuade you by appealing to a group or person that readers will trust

Pathos

Ethos

Logos

Bandwagon

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

how an author supports their claim; can be a fact, data, statistic, observation, etc.

claim

evidence

subjective pov

glittering generalization

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The points that explain why an author is making a certain claim.

evidence

claim

reasons

opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is "a position on a topic that is supported by reasoning and evidence?"

counterclaim

argument

fact

opinion

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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Argumentative Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of counterclaim?

What is the definition of rebuttal?

words with a strongly POSITIVE or NEGATIVE connotation that are intended to influence a reader

when the author tries to persuade you by appealing to a group or person that readers will trust

how an author supports their claim; can be a fact, data, statistic, observation, etc.

The points that explain why an author is making a certain claim.

What is "a position on a topic that is supported by reasoning and evidence?"

a preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice

An author's stance on a topic; what they are trying to prove

a personal conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea; "my side"; the "right side"

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