WorksheetsMiller Target Words-Argument Unit
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the definition of argue?
To physically hurt someone
To attack someone on their character
To give reasons for or against something
What is the definition of claim?
To give reasons for or against something.
A statement of belief open to challenge.
You agree and support this.
What is the definition of reason?
Trying to persuade or influence someone by using evidence
To disagree and oppose.
Something that is untrue.
What is the definition of fallacy?
Sensible and based on facts.
An idea in which many believe is true, but which is false.
You agree and can support it.
What is the definition of appeal to pity?
The use of evidence to support the claim.
To disagree and argue against.
Use of pitiful or compassionate facts about someone to get them to agree with you.
What is the definition of name-calling?
Attacking someone on their character, nationality, or calling a person a bad name.
Use of reason to support your arguement
A statement used for argument.
What is the definition of logical?
A statement up for argument.
To disagree and argue against.
Sensible and based on facts.
What is the definition of pro?
You disagree with it and oppose it.
You agree with the claim and support it.
To provide facts and evidence to win an arguement.
What is the definition of con?
You disagree with the claim and oppose it.
You agree with the claim and support it.
To call someone a bad name.
What is the definition of rebuttal?
A second round of reasons why the other's statement or reasons is untrue.
To provide evidence to prove your point.
You disagree with the claim and oppose it.
This statement is an example of what? "Why do you think that is right? You can't even read."
Fallacy
Name-calling
Appeal to pity
This statement is an example of what? "Scofield Middle School is the best middle school in Stamford, Connecticut."
Name-calling
A claim
Reason
This statement is an example of what? "To the claim of Goldilocks should be charged with a crime our opponent says she is only a little girl. However, we say even little girls know the difference between right and wrong."
Rebuttal
Claim
Reason
This statement is an example of what? "If you give me a bad grade, I will get in trouble with my parents. They will probably take away my phone and video games."
Rebuttal
Name-calling
Appeal to pity
This statement is an example of what? "Only a loser would want to work harder at school."
Appeal to pity
Claim
Name-calling
This statement is an example of what? "The super star Drake is a close friend of Mr. Miller, and he is nice to everybody. I can prove it."
Fallacy
A claim
Name-calling
"A statement that appears to be correct, but is in fact not true" is the definition of what?
Pro
A claim
Fallacy
"The United States of America is the largest country because we have the most land." is an example of what?
Fallacy
Logical
Reason
