Argumentative Vocabulary Quiz

Imagine you're in a debate club with Priya and Jackson. What would you call the author’s opinion that is backed up by solid evidence?

• A convincing conclusion

• A rebuttal

• An arguable claim

• Concessions

Noah's Big "BUT" Dilemma!

What does Noah need when he says, "I agree with you, BUT..."?

• appeals

• counterargument

• concessions

• rebuttal

Imagine you're in a debate club with David, Jackson, and Grace. What's the term for acknowledging the strengths of the opposing team's argument?

• Rebuttal

• Appeal

• Concession

• Arguable claim

Imagine you're in a debate club with Nora, Grace, and Avery. One of them makes an appeal to credibility. What rhetorical strategy are they using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Nogos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Imagine you're in a debate club with Grace, Lily, and William. Which rhetorical strategy would you use to tug at the audience's heartstrings and make them feel something?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Nogos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Elijah and Lily are in a debate club, and they need to use an appeal to logic to win their argument. Which rhetorical strategy should they choose?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Nogos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5