WorksheetsArgument Terminology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
This term refers to the author's stance, position, or claim.
counter-argument
refutation
thesis
conclusion
This term refers to presenting the opposition's side of the argument.
counter-argument
refutation
thesis
conclusion
This term refers to the manner in which the author ends his argument.
counter-argument
refutation
thesis
conclusion
This term, which is also called a rebuttal, refers to pointing out why the opposition's claims are faulty.
counter-argument
refutation
thesis
conclusion
Which of the following words is the term used to admit that the opposition makes some good points?
rhetorical question
concession
call to action
appeal
This is when the author poses an inquiry but expects no response.
rhetorical question
concession
call to arms
appeal
This term refers to when the author urges the reader to take action immediately.
rhetorical question
concession
call to arms
appeal
Which of the terms refer to the use of facts and statistics to prove evoke a reaction in the audience?
appeal
logos
ethos
pathos
Which of these terms refers to the author using a brief story or powerful adjectives in order to evoke an emotional response in the audience?
appeal
logos
ethos
pathos
Which of these terms refer to an author's references to authority figures whom people respect in order to evoke a sense of confidence in the audience?
appeal
logos
ethos
pathos
