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Argument analysis (revision)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Find the term- Analogy

a)

A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.- a personal story

b)

makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

c)

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

2.

Find the term- anecdote

a)

A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.- a personal story

b)

Threatens our financial well-being because we fear or believe that we are being overcharged or 'ripped off'.

c)

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

d)

makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

3.

Find the term- Appeal to Authority

a)

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

b)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

c)

Appeals to an authority to support a position, idea, argument, or course of action

4.

Find the term- Appeal to fear

a)

A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.- a personal story

b)

makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

c)

Knowledgeable about opinion- Use of deduction to support argument

5.

Find the term- Appeal to the hip-pocket nerve

a)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

b)

Threatens our financial well-being because we fear or believe that we are being overcharged or 'ripped off'.

- Provokes strong emotions

- Make people suspicious of true morals

c)

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

6.

Find the term- Evidence

a)

words used deliberately to create an emotional impact

b)

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

c)

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

7.

Find the term- Generalisation

a)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

b)

Knowledgeable about opinion- Use of deduction to support argument

c)

makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

8.

Find the term- Reason and logic

a)

Knowledgeable about opinion- Use of deduction to support argument

b)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

c)

makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger

9.

Find the term- inclusive language

a)

A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.- a personal story

b)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

c)

Makes readers included and their views count- Directly addressing to readers causing them to have feelings related to the argument

10.

Find the term- Emotive language

a)

words used deliberately to create an emotional impact

b)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

c)

Makes readers included and their views count- Directly addressing to readers causing them to have feelings related to the argument

11.

Find the term- Attacking language

a)

words used deliberately to create an emotional impact

b)

Appeal to commonly held attitudes

c)

Used to denigrate an opponent and, by implication, their point of view

12.

A lotto kindness

On Saturday I was at the Balwyn East shopping strip in Belmore Rd when my car sustained a puncture - my first in more than 60 years' driving - posing a daunting task for an 80-year-old.

Almost immediately a very good Samaritan came to my rescue and changed the wheel. As he was doing this, I went to buy him a Lotto ticket but when I returned to my car he had gone.

There are still knights in shining armour, however disguised. I'll check the ticket and hope that if it wins a prize there might be some way of getting it to him.

Meryl Urquhart, Balwyn Nort


What technique is used here?

a)

Evidence

b)

Appeal

13.

Which of these are positive tones?

a)

appreciative

b)

enthusiastic

c)

Logical

d)

optimistic

e)

aggressive

14.

Which of these are negative tones?

a)

arrogant

b)

pessimistic

c)

aggressive

d)

optimistic

e)

Assertive

15.

Which of these are neutral tones?

a)

Assertive

b)

Relaxed

c)

aggressive

d)

optimistic

e)

Logical

16.

Find the tone:


I don't think we should avoid visiting countries just because we don't agree with their government's policies.

I've visited several nations with differing values to me. When I visit somewhere it's to experience the culture, the cuisine, the scenery and engage with the people, not criticise their way of life. By keeping an open mind, I have learned from and been enriched by all the travel experiences.

a)

Relaxed

b)

Angry

c)

Optimistic

17.

Find the tone:


Like so many of us fans, I was disgusted when I saw the news that AFL Women's players would still be paid the same tiny amount that they received last year. This is despite the fact that thousands of people attend games and hundreds of thousands watch online.

These women are an incredible example of athleticism and strength. Make no mistake - AFL Women's players are professional athletes at the height of their careers. The fact that these elite sportswomen are not being paid anywhere near the same as their male counterparts is a disgrace.

a)

Relaxed

b)

Angry

c)

Optimistic

18.

What is included in the introduction of the analysis essay?

Hint: ITAPCAT

4 lines
19.

What is included in the body paragraphs of the analysis essay?

Hint: What? How? Why?

4 lines
20.

“How nice it must be for the privileged few to enjoy gourmet delights while kicking back in a comfy corporate box high up at the footy. Meanwhile, the sweaty masses (who actually pay for their seats) are forced to endure stone-cold pies and sodden chips, and we end up missing half a quarter for the privilege. How about letting those of us in ‘cheap’ seats have access to the same food and service enjoyed by these poncy freeloaders?"


Identify the contention of this piece, and the likely target audience:

4 lines