Argumentative Texts
Details that support the claim, such as facts, quotations, examples, statistics, and expert views
Evidence
Statement that can be proved true by at least one reliable source. May include statistics, details about historical events, and scientific information.
Fact
Appeals to the audience’s reason, building up logical arguments.
Logos
A question asked for effect or to make a point, not to elicit a direct answer. It encourages the audience to think.
Rhetorical Question
Hints, words, or phrases in surrounding text that help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word without needing a dictionary
Context clues
A position on a topic or issue developed through appeals to the audience and largely based upon logic, reasoning, and evidence.
Argument
Statement that cannot be proved true because it expresses a thought or belief. May contain phrases such as I think or I feel, or absolute terms such as everyone and always.
Opinion
Appeals to the speaker’s status or authority, making the audience more likely to trust them.
Ethos
It highlights the stark difference between opposing ideas by placing them side-by-side in exactly the same structure.
Antithesis
"Hog" has multiple definitions. This is how you'd know which definition is used.
Reading the word in context. Seeing it in a sentence.
a statement that the author treats as a fact that requires proof
Claim
A strongly held viewpoint toward a particular side of a topic or issue.
Bias
Appeals to the emotions trying to make the audience feel a certain way.
Pathos
A technique used by an author to persuade or create a particular effect.
Rhetorical Device
If someone takes the verb, "transport," and adds "ation" to it, what part of speech does it become?
A noun
This is the other side of the argument that goes against the claim.
Counterclaim
The following is an example of what: The New Orleans Saints are the best team in the NFL
Opinion
Which appeal is used in this statement: 9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste
Logos
"A day that will live in infamy" is what type of figurative language functioning as a rhetorical device?
Personification
This statement is an example of what type of Logical Fallacy: All teenagers are rebellious.
Sweeping Generalization
Doing this (verb) explains why the evidence effectively supports the claim
Reasoning/Elaborating
The following is an example of what: Drew Brees had a total of 80,358 passing yards in his career.
Fact
The following is an example of which appeal: Having served as a Marine for 10 years, I know that caution is necessary in this situation
Ethos
He searched for his money and his soul.
This quote is an example of what type of Logical Fallacy: "...opening windows into worlds we previously could not have imagined."
Loaded Language