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Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The author's central message about a topic is also known as -
the main idea
persuasive writing
a supporting detail
cause and effect
Which text organizational pattern is arranged in time order (from earliest to latest)?
chronological order
describing a process
pros and cons
compare and contrast
Which text organizational pattern identifies an issue and suggests ways to resolve it?
chronological order
describing a process
problem and solution structure
compare and contrast
Arguments for and against something.
chronological order
pros and cons
problem and solution structure
compare and contrast
Which text organizational pattern notes what is similar and different about two or more things.
chronological order
describing a process
pros and cons
compare and contrast
Which text structure is used to examine the reasons for, and the outcomes of, situations.
cause and effect
describing a process
pros and cons
compare and contrast
Which type of writing describes a series of events in the sequence that they happen.
chronological order
describing a process
pros and cons
compare and contrast
Which of the following options attempts to show that one idea is more legitimate than another.
main idea
persuasive writing
supporting details
cause and effect
What is information provided to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea.
main idea
persuasive writing
supporting detail
cause and effect
A reason, or set of reasons, given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong, is known as -
factual
counterargument
argument
opinion
What is an argument, or set of reasons, made to address points that someone with an opposing view might raise?
factual
counterargument
argument
opinion
Which option is concerned with what is actually the case rather than interpretations of or reactions to it.
factual
counterargument
argument
opinion
an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
factual
counterargument
claim
opinion
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
factual
counterargument
argument
opinion
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
opinion
fact
fallacy
bias
a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.
opinion
fact
fallacy
bias
words and phrases that elicit a strong emotional response from the reader.
opinion
fact
fallacy
loaded language
a literary device that reflects the writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work.
tone
fact
fallacy
bandwagon
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.
logos
connotation
fallacy
bandwagon
A statement that many people assume to be. true, but it can't be proven.
logos
ethos
pathos
commonplace assertion
credibility
logos
ethos
pathos
commonplace assertion
appeal to emotion
logos
ethos
pathos
commonplace assertion
appeal to logic and reason
logos
ethos
pathos
commonplace assertion
A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.
fact
opinion
bandwagon appeal
ad hominem
In an argument, this is an attack on the person rather than on the opponent's ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning "against the man."
fact
opinion
bandwagon appeal
ad hominem
A generalized belief about a group of people
stereotype
opinion
bandwagon appeal
fact
an appeal that connects an item, action, or claim with something desirable, such as popularity, membership of a social group, or luxury
ad hominem
appeal by association
claim
commonplace assertion
Language techniques that create and hold audience attention and help audience members remember what you said in your speech
claims
appeal by association
rhetorical device
commonplace assertion
A rhetorical device used to increase the efficacy and memorability of what is said. It involves the duplication, either exact or approximate, of any element of language, such as a sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern.
repetition
appeal by association
rhetorical device
commonplace assertion
A rhetorical device. Used as a structure to create order and connect ideas. It also makes an argument or speech more effective and memorable.
repetition
appeal by association
rhetorical device
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