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Argument Terminology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This term refers to the author's stance, position, or claim.

a)

counter-argument

b)

refutation

c)

thesis

d)

conclusion

2.

This term refers to presenting the opposition's side of the argument.

a)

counter-argument

b)

refutation

c)

thesis

d)

conclusion

3.

This term refers to the manner in which the author ends his argument.

a)

counter-argument

b)

refutation

c)

thesis

d)

conclusion

4.

This term, which is also called a rebuttal, refers to pointing out why the opposition's claims are faulty.

a)

counter-argument

b)

refutation

c)

thesis

d)

conclusion

5.

Which of the following words is the term used to admit that the opposition makes some good points?

a)

rhetorical question

b)

concession

c)

call to action

d)

appeal

6.

This is when the author poses an inquiry but expects no response.

a)

rhetorical question

b)

concession

c)

call to arms

d)

appeal

7.

This term refers to when the author urges the reader to take action immediately.

a)

rhetorical question

b)

concession

c)

call to arms

d)

appeal

8.

Which of the terms refer to the use of facts and statistics to prove evoke a reaction in the audience?

a)

appeal

b)

logos

c)

ethos

d)

pathos

9.

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?

a)

appeal

b)

logos

c)

ethos

d)

pathos

10.

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?

a)

appeal

b)

logos

c)

ethos

d)

pathos