Claims & Evidence
Argument Writing
Counterarguments &
Rebuttals
Thesis statement
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This is the specific information the author uses to support their main claim?

Evidence

100

This is the main position or viewpoint the writer is trying to convince the reader to accept.

Claim

100

What is a counterclaim?

A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view.

100

What is an Thesis Statement

A thesis statement is one sentence that shows your point of view and 3 reasons.

100

What is the term for appealing to an audience's emotions in argumentative writing?

Pathos

200

Which of the following is a claim? a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool. b. Students should not wear uniforms. c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.

B

200

When the writer talks about the opposite side of the story

Counterargument and Rebuttal

200

What is the counterclaim for the following claim? Students should wear school uniforms.

Students should not wear school uniforms.

200

Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?

A thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction paragraph.

200

Which persuasive appeal is based on logic and reasoning?

Logos.

300

What is evidence?

Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.

300

The purpose to try and convince the person to agree with the writer

 Persuasion

300

What is  a counter-claim for this topic: Track is the best sport 

Track is not the best sport

300

What can you add to a thesis statement to make it better

A counterclaim

300

What is the term for using the credibility or character of the writer to persuade the audience?

Ethos 


400

Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time

School should start earlier OR school should start later

400

How many Paragraphs is normally in an Argument writing

4

400

What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?  

''Some may argue''

400

True or False: A good thesis statement is a fact.

False. Good thesis statements need to be opinions.

400

What is the technique of addressing and disproving opposing arguments in an essay?

Rebuttal

500

What is the difference between a claim and a thesis statement?

A thesis statement tells your point of view AND your reasons, while a claim only tells your point of view.

500

What do you use when you start your paragraphs off.

Transition words

500

What is  a counter-claim for this topic: Kid are the meanest people ever

Kids are not the meanest people ever

500

True or False: Your thesis statement states the main idea of the essay in two sentences.

False. Often in one complete sentence.

500

What is the name of the persuasive technique that uses vivid language and imagery to appeal to the senses?

Figurative language


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