Elements of Argumentative Text

What is a counterargument?

• An argument that supports the main argument.

• An argument that opposes the main argument.

• A statement that summarizes the main argument.

• A question that challenges the main argument.

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• To make (someone) think a certain way, do something or buy something.

• To confuse someone about their beliefs.

• To ignore someone's opinions and impose your own.

• To entertain someone with a story or joke.

What is logos in persuasive writing?

• An appeal to emotion and feelings.

• An appeal to authority and expertise.

• An appeal to logic and reason.

• An appeal to tradition and customs.

What is intended audience?

• The people the advertisement wants to reach.

• The people who create the advertisement.

• The people who ignore the advertisement.

• The people who purchase the product.

What is ethos in persuasive writing?

• An appeal to emotion or feelings.

• An appeal to credibility or character.

• An appeal to logic and reason.

• An appeal to popularity or consensus.

What is pathos in persuasive writing?

• An appeal to logic.

• An appeal to emotion.

• An appeal to authority.

• An appeal to ethics.

What does it mean to analyze an argument?

• To examine the components of an argument to understand its effectiveness.

• To present an argument without any evidence.

• To agree with the argument without questioning it.

• To summarize the argument in a few sentences.

What is support in argumentative text?

• A statement that introduces a topic.

• Evidence or examples that back up a claim.

• A conclusion drawn from the argument.

• A rhetorical question posed to the audience.

What writing strategy do we use to persuade someone?

• OREO

• PEEL

• TEEL

• CARS

To try to convince the reader of something is the _______ of argumentative text.

• Goal

• Purpose

• Theme

• Message