Understanding Arguments

What are the two main components of all arguments?

• Claim and Evidence

• Premise and Conclusion

• Purpose and Context

• Assertion and Justification

What is the purpose of an argument according to the text?

• To subtly influence the audience's beliefs or values

• To objectively present a balanced overview of a topic

• To persuade the audience to adopt a particular perspective or take specific action

• To provide a chronological analysis of past events

How can the purpose and context of an argument be determined?

• By analyzing the rhetorical strategies and tone employed by the author

• By evaluating the relationship between the speaker, audience, and the subject matter

• By assessing the logical structure and use of supporting evidence

• By considering the historical and cultural influences on the argument

What does the context of an argument refer to?

• The emotional tone of the argument

• The time and place it was written or spoken

• The main idea of the argument

• The intended audience

What is the role of the speaker in an argument?

• The individual whose perspective, background, and intentions shape the way the argument is presented

• The collective beliefs and values of the audience that influence how the argument is received

• The underlying claim or thesis that the argument seeks to prove

• The historical, cultural, and situational factors that affect the argument's construction

Who is considered the audience in an argument?

• The individual who formulates and presents the argument

• The group whose beliefs, values, or actions the argument seeks to influence

• The central claim or thesis advanced by the argument

• The circumstances and background information surrounding the argument

What does the subject of an argument refer to?

• The individual responsible for constructing the argument’s claims

• The intended audience who interprets the argument’s message

• The central idea or topic around which the argument is developed

• The situational factors influencing the argument’s creation and reception

Who was the audience of JFK's 1961 speech?

• Leaders and citizens concerned with the Cold War, both in the U.S. and abroad

• Only American policymakers and government officials

• Exclusively the Soviet Premier and his advisors

• Delegates of the United Nations General Assembly

What subject did JFK address in his 1961 speech?

• The responsibilities of American citizens in fostering international peace and development

• The implementation of Keynesian economic policies to combat recession

• The strategic importance of space technology in the Cold War context

• The expansion of federal healthcare programs for the elderly

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an appeal to the audience's emotions?

• Appeal to ethical credibility

• Appeal to feelings and sympathies

• Appeal to logical reasoning

• Appeal to cultural traditions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5