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WorksheetsArgument & Intro Terms
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
This appeal persuades by using reasoning.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetoric
Appeals to audience because the speaker appears trustworthy. This appeal is Greek for "character"....
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Rhetoric
Using emotion to persuade your audience. The Greek word for "suffering" or "experience"...
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetoric
A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetoric
A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Rhetoric
"If you do all of your homework, you will get a good grade."
pathos
ethos
logos
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
logos
ethos
pathos
"Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Centennial."
ethos
pathos
logos
Type of appeal: Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using a cell phone while driving.
ethos
pathos
logos
everyday
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
ethos
pathos
logs
trustworthy
Type of appeal:
"By donating fifty cents a day...your child can have clean drinking water..."
ethos
pathos
logos
sad...
What is a thesis statement?
It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the essay.
It is a two-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, which gives focus to the first and last paragraphs only.
It is a one-sentence explanation of the entire piece of writing, but only gives focus to the conclusion paragraph.
It is the entire opening paragraph of the essay, including the grabber, details and last sentence.
A thesis statement is made up of these two parts, always.
claim and conclusion
claim and rationale
claim and introduction
claim and conterclaim
thesis statement
Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.
Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
A thesis statement should not directly announce your topic by using phrases such as, "This essay will talk about ........"
Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?
A. Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures.
B. I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than getting married.
C. Marriage in Russia.
Type of Thesis Statement | a three part thesis that give the main idea and a preview of the topic for each body paragraph.
Closed Thesis Statement
Open Thesis Statement
Concession Thesis Statement
Type of Thesis Statement | this type uses a model of claim + rationale, used for a yes/no response to the prompt.
Closed Thesis Statement
Open Thesis Statement
Concession Thesis Statement
Type of Thesis Statement | summarizes the other side of the argument in addition to introducing the author's claim and rationale (concession + claim + rationale); used for yes,but/no, but response to a prompt.
Closed Thesis Statement
Open Thesis Statement
Concession Thesis Statement
