Evidence is only used to provide personal opinions in an argumentative text

Evidence is only used to confuse the reader in an argumentative text

Evidence is not important in supporting a claim

Evidence is used to provide support for a claim by presenting credible information or data.

To distract from the main point

To make the argument longer

To support the claim and add credibility to the argument.

To confuse the reader

The text considers and responds to differing opinions, which improves the overall credibility and persuasiveness of the argument.

It ignores opposing viewpoints, weakening the credibility and persuasiveness of the argument.

It repeats the same points made in the argument, making it redundant and unconvincing.

It includes unnecessary details that can confuse the reader and distract from the main point.

Ignoring the opposing viewpoint

Introducing a new unrelated topic

When a writer refutes or disproves the opposing viewpoint or argument.

Supporting the opposing viewpoint.

A strong argument is supported by evidence and reasoning, while a weak argument lacks sufficient evidence and reasoning.

A strong argument is vague and unclear, while a weak argument is specific and well-supported.

A strong argument is biased and one-sided, while a weak argument is balanced and fair.

A strong argument is based on emotions, while a weak argument is based on facts.

By using emotional appeals and personal stories.

By presenting clear and coherent arguments, providing evidence and examples to support their points, and avoiding faulty reasoning.

By relying solely on opinions and subjective reasoning.

By including contradictory evidence and examples.

It represents the emotional appeal used to persuade the reader.

It represents the logical reasoning used to convince the reader.

It represents the credibility or ethical appeal of the writer to gain the reader's trust.

It represents the counterarguments used to refute opposing viewpoints.

By using emotional appeals and personal accounts.

By appealing to the audiences' sense of reason or logic by making clear, logical connections between ideas and including facts and statistics.

By relying solely on opinions and subjective reasoning

By including ideas or statements that opposite things are true.

It represents the logical reasoning used to convince the reader.

It represents the credibility or ethical appeal of the writer to gain the reader's trust.

It represents the emotional appeal used to persuade the reader.

It represents the counterarguments used to refute opposing viewpoints.

Repetition can emphasize a point, making it more memorable and persuasive.

Repetition can confuse the reader, making the argument less effective.

Repetition can dilute the main argument, making it less persuasive.

Repetition has no role in strengthening an argument.

Intentionally making a situation seem less important than it really is.

A figure of speech that exaggerates a situation.

A figure of speech that describes a situation exactly as it is.

An figure of speech that contradicts a situation.

It can make the argument seem less credible, as the reader may not take the exaggerated claims seriously.

It can engage the reader's emotions and imagination, making the argument more memorable and persuasive.

It can confuse the reader, making the argument less effective.

It has no effect on the reader.

'This book weighs two pounds.'

'The sky is dreary.'

'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

'She is as tall as a tree.'

• Construct an argument

Make the text longer and more detailed

• Persuade someone to think in a certain way

• Win an audience to one's side

A flaw in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or unsound.

A persuasive argument that is difficult to refute.

A valid and sound argument.

A statement that is factually incorrect.

Something that introduces an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the original issue.

A strong piece of evidence that supports the main argument.

A counterargument that refutes the main argument.

A conclusion that summarizes the main argument.

A distorted version of another person's argument that can easily be rejected.

A strong piece of evidence that supports the main argument.

A counterargument that denies the main argument.

A conclusion that summarizes the main argument.

A person of integrity that only speaks the truth.

A person that wears only clothing made from drinking straws.

A super hero's name.

A straw-filled scarecrow, which is easily attacked and destroyed.

Because it provides strong evidence to support the argument.

Because it makes the argument more persuasive.

Because it relies on the assumption that the conclusion is true, without providing any evidence to support it.

Because it makes the argument more concise.

Something that disproves the main argument.

A strong piece of evidence that supports the main argument.

Claiming that an event or action will lead to another, more extreme event or action.

A conclusion that summarizes the main argument.

'The sky is blue.'

'If we allow students to bring snacks to school, soon they'll be bringing full meals, and before we know it, we'll have to allow them to bring their pets to school.'

'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

'Life is a roller coaster.'

Not a good way to engage or capture the attention of a reader.

Using language that might be offensive to some readers.

One way to order a baked potato.

Using words or phrases with strong emotional associations in order to evoke a reaction from the reader.

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