Quizs: Persuasion/Argumentation Terms

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

• valid

• validity

• bias

• ethics

the main argument that a person is trying to make

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

For your argumentative essay, each body paragraph should focus on a different ___ for your claim. This should be supported by details and evidence from what you know and what you've read.

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• reason

• evidence

Which of the following is an example of a call to action?

• “Dogs do not have cleaner mouths than humans.”

• “The opposite argument is incorrect.”

• “Click here to find out more.”

• “You’re dumb!”

What is a counterclaim?

• The main point or argument a writer is trying to make

• A response to show something is untrue

• The opposite point of view from your argument

• A statement intended to make a reader do something

When writing an essay, grab the reader's attention with a question, a quote, a short example, or an interesting fact. This is called a hook, or a(n) __.

• attention grabber

• background info

• call to action

• claim

When writing an essay, grab the reader's attention first and then tell them the key facts about the topic to make sure they understand your essay. Then, give your main argument of your entire essay. This main argument is called your _.

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• claim

• call to action

Which persuasive appeal is considered the most effective of the three ways?

• ethical

• emotional

• logical

• persuasive appeal

Which of these is an example of hyperbole, an extreme exaggeration for effect?

• He eats like a pig.

• Her hug was a ray of sunshine to my dark, stormy mood.

• I've told you a million times to plug in your Chromebook at the beginning of class.

• Look and listen, Lady! I've lost my laptop.

When writing an essay, grab the reader's attention with a question, quote, example, or specific detail. Then, tell the reader the key facts about your topic without giving your own opinion. These key facts that the reader has to have to understand your opinion make up the __.

• claim

• background information

• rebuttal

• counterclaim