7G Argumentative Writing Review

What is a claim in an argument?

• A statement that expresses an opinion

• A personal story

• A question with no answer

• A random fact

What is a counterclaim?

• The opposing argument

• A summary of the main points

• A strong opinion

• A personal belief

What does a rebuttal do?

• Refutes the counterclaim

• Supports the opposing argument

• Introduces a new topic

• Avoids addressing the issue

What is credibility?

• The trustworthiness of a source

• The length of an argument

• A claim without evidence

• The opinion of the writer

What does ethos appeal to?

• A) Ethics and credibility

• B) Logic and facts

• C) Emotions and feelings

• D) Humor and entertainment

What does pathos appeal to?

• A) Emotions and feelings

• B) Logic and reason

• C) Ethics and credibility

• D) Data and statistics

What does logos appeal to?

• A) Logic and reason

• B) Emotions and feelings

• C) Personal beliefs

• D) The author's opinion

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• To convince them of a point of view

• To entertain them

• To summarize information

• To ignore the facts

What does it mean if a source is objective?

• It is based on facts, not opinions

• It is based on emotions

• It only supports one side

• It uses only personal experiences

What does 'pro' mean in an argument?

• In favor of something

• Against something

• Avoiding a decision

• Uninformed on the issue