Understanding Argumentative Writing Terms

Understanding Argumentative Writing Terms

7th Grade

16 Qs

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Understanding Argumentative Writing Terms

Understanding Argumentative Writing Terms

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.7.1, HSS.IC.B.3

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Pamela Masters

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16 questions

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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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