Understanding Argumentative Writing Terms
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'claim' in argumentative writing?
The reasoning used to disprove an opposing viewpoint
A personal story that illustrates a point
Numerical facts like percentages and ratios
A position statement or thesis that states an opinion or makes an argument
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to the 'thinking or logic used to support an argument'?
Reasoning
Conclusion
Rebuttal
Counterclaim
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'counterclaim'?
A position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint
The reasoning used to disprove an opposing viewpoint
An appeal to emotion
A restatement of the thesis and what the writer wants the reader to do
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term is defined as 'numerical facts like percentages, numbers, and ratios'?
hook
Statistical evidence
Anecdote
call to action
Tags
CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'ethos' refer to in argumentative writing?
Appeal to logic
Appeal to ethics: Expertise, lawful, trustworthy, intellect
A false or misleading argument
Appeal to emotion
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reasoning used to disprove an opposite viewpoint
conclusion
rebuttal
hook
evidence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Call to Action
False or misleading argument
personal story that illustrates a point
restatement of thesis/claim and what the writer wants the reader to do-a suggestion, command, etc.
An argument someone has on a cell phone
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