WorksheetsIntro to Rhetoric
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
A simple, declarative statement which states the proposition to be decided in the debate
value
resolution
criterion
rebuttal
The most important element of argumentation is the
concession
claim
counterargument
qualifier
Rhetoric is the art of persuasive writing and/or speaking.
True
False
When you acknowledge opposing viewpoints, you are giving a
concession
confession
counterargument
claim
Quoting well-regarded experts is important because
it helps you establish credibility
it gives you the opportunity to write a personal anecdote
it gives your argument prejudice in favor of one thing, person, or group
it acknowledges opposing viewpoints
Comparing an argument to a car is an example of a/an
fact
anecdote
analogy
example
Anecdotes are brief narratives used to illustrate a point.
True
False
Words that place limits on your claim and prevents you from overgeneralizing, or stereotyping
claim
qualifiers
examples
anecdotes
Examples are
words that limit the claim
extended comparisons
details supporting the claim
facts expressed as numbers
The result of an action that suggests possible positive or negative outcomes
compare and contrast
analogy
definitions
cause and effect
The side that argues in favor of the resolution
affirmative
negative
resolution
rebuttal
The side that rejects the resolution;
negative
affirmative
claim
value
The statements of main ideas in a speech; the major arguments advanced by both affirmative and negative debaters
contentions
rebuttals
values
introductory quotes
The conflict with a specific argument made by the opponent; direct confrontation of ideas
clash
affirmative
claim
examples
A social principal so highly prized by an individual, group, or society that it becomes a goal to be pursued
affirmative
criterion
value
negative
A “rule of the game” in situations in which the social goal is established by the value is met
criterion
value
affirmative
negative
