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Argument Terms Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Specific details or facts that support an inference or idea is called

a)

Inference

b)

Evidence

c)

Citation

d)

Analysis

2.

A viewpoint that opposes an author's thesis or claim is called

a)

Bias

b)

Point of view

c)

Counterargument

d)

Rebuttal

3.

A credible source is a reliable source.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

An incorrect argument that is not based on sound reasoning is called

a)

Logical fallacy

b)

Rebuttal

c)

Counterargument

5.

Method of persuasion based on the writer or speaker's credibility and is influenced by expertise, knowledge, experience, training, and credentials is known as

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

6.

The author's attitude, either stated or implied in writing

a)

Mood

b)

Tone

c)

Author's purpose

7.

Details from a text that is directly quoted or paraphrased that supports a reader's claim or analysis.

a)

Appeal

b)

Text evidence

c)

Citation

8.

Method of persuasion based on logic using facts, statistics, research, and historical evidence to support an argument is known as

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

9.

Your position or assertion about a particular topic or issue is called

a)

concession

b)

claim

c)

rebuttal

d)

thesis

10.

A specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, article, or other work.

a)

topic

b)

genre

c)

thesis

d)

evidence

11.

If a person has a tendency or urge to feel a certain way about something or forms an opinion about a topic before having evidence, they are showing BIAS.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following types of appeals deals with an established and trustworthy authority?

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

13.

What is the intended target group of a message called?

a)

audience

b)

genre

c)

topic

d)

focus

14.

A text that presents information in order to explain, clarify, and/or educate.

a)

argumentative

b)

persuasive

c)

multimodal

d)

informational

15.

Method of persuasion based on emotional appeal to the audience

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

16.

A reference to the author's name and title of work in a shortened in-text notation or in a bibliography.

a)

citation

b)

annotation

c)

paraphrase

17.

The author's aim or goal for creating a specific message is called

a)

author's purpose

b)

author's claim

c)

informational text

18.

Taylor Swift endorsing Coca Cola in a commercial would be an example of

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

19.

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims.

a)

purpose

b)

audience

c)

opinions

d)

evidence

20.

How do the sections of this article work together to support the main idea?

a)

A- They list facts about garbage without making a clear point.

b)

B- They contrast old recycling methods with how other countries recycle.

c)

C- They first explain the benefits of recycling and then explore its challenges and solutions.