Argumentative Vocab
Statement that chooses the writer's stance in an argument.
What is Author's Claim.
Data that supports your claim.
What is Evidence.
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is Hyperbole.
When the conclusion is NOT supported by the evidence or data presented.
What is Faulty Reasoning.
Name the Acronym word & Meanings of categories in Author's Purpose.
PIEED,
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
Describe
The opposing claim.
What is counterclaim.
Explanation that connects the claim to the evidence.
What is Reasoning.
Another name for claim or your opinion.
What is Thesis.
Name the Persuasive Technique Used.
When your mom gets your phone bill and you have gone over the limit, you distract her by talking to her about how hard your math class is and how well you did on a test today.
What is a Red Herring.
Visual representation used to illustrate and support the evidence in the text.
What is graphics.
The benefits and problems of a topic.
What is Pros and Cons.
Concrete, Observable information, or data.
What is Evidence.
You should restate this in your conclusion when writing your argumentative essay.
What is Thesis.
Name the Persuasive Technique used.
Cathy is opposed to social media because she would rather have a face-to-face conversation. However, more and more of Cathy's friends have joined social media sites, so Cathy feels like she needs to create an account as well.
What is Bandwagon.
Name the 5 Text Structures.
Descriptions
Order & Sequence
Compare & Contrast
Problem & Solution
Cause & Effect
Another word for counterclaim.
What is rebuttal.
3 Examples of Evidence:
"Evidence can come in the form of...."
Quotes, Pictures, and Summaries.
An attention grabber that is used at the beginning of your argumentative essay.
What is Hook.
Name this Persuasive Technique.
A Red Cross commercial that shows the aftermath of a hurricane just before asking viewers to donate money.
What is emotional appeal.
Words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
What is a Transition.
An attempt to persuade someone of something, by giving reasons or evidence for accepting a particular conclusion.
What is an Argument.
Where do you get evidence from.
What is a source.
A short story used to make an effective argument or get your point across.
What is Anecdote.
Beliefs or expectations about characteristics associated with a group of people.
Give an Example and Explain.
What is a Stereotype.
[Answers will Vary]
Clear, focused, logical and effective.
Creating order makes it easier to understand the argument presented.
What is Organization.