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Argumentative Texts

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The point you want to prove in an argumentative text

a)

Reason

b)

Claim

c)

Counterclaim

d)

Evidence

2.

Claims that contradict the claim

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reason

d)

Counterclaim

3.

Where is the thesis written in the text?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Body

c)

Introduction

d)

Counterclaim

4.

Pathos

a)

Credibility

b)

Ethics

c)

Emotion

d)

Logic

5.

Ethos

a)

Logic

b)

Emotion

c)

Ethics

d)

Claim

6.

Logos

a)

Credibility

b)

Emotion

c)

Logic

d)

Ethics

7.

Rhetoric

a)

The art of persuasive writing and speaking.

b)

The art of defending the audience.

c)

The art of only counterclaiming.

d)

The art developed by Plato.

8.

vivid language

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

9.

personal branding

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

10.

Studies & statistics

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

11.

Credible resources

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

12.

Juxtaposition

a)

Many or most people believe it.

b)

Stating the argument at first assuming it's true.

c)

Two things that are placed close but have contrasting effects.

d)

Comparing using an analogy, metaphor or simile,

13.

Circular Reasoning

a)

Comparing things using metaphors, similes and analogies.

b)

Many or most believe it so it will all come around anyway,

c)

Stating what you already believe to be true at first.

d)

Comparing two things that are contrasting.

14.

Analogy

a)

To examine differences

b)

To examine similarities

c)

For emotional effect or emphasis

15.

Juxtaposition

a)

To examine similarities

b)

For emotional effect or emphasis

c)

To examine differences

16.

Loaded Language

a)

To examine similarities

b)

To examine differences

c)

For emotional effect or emphasis

17.

Celebrity in a Gatorade commercial

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

18.

Researcher stating their findings on a topic

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

19.

Numbers and Statistics

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

20.

If you don't express yourself when things upset you, you'll eventually erupt like a volcano.

a)

Logos

b)

Circular Reasoning

c)

Logical Reasoning

d)

Analogy

21.

Trying to prove the claim just by stating it another way.

a)

Analogy

b)

Circular Reasoning

c)

Loaded Language

d)

Juxtaposition

22.

An author's response to the objection

a)

Counterclaim

b)

Claim

c)

Evidence

d)

Circular Reasoning

23.

As a three-time Olympic gold medalist, I can assure you that this energy drink will improve your fitness and stamina.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

24.

AA bag of chips can bring the whole family together.

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

25.

This durable, pocket-sized, camera is perfect for adventures on the go.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos