Argument 1
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or say they don't have time for it, and begin their day with no meal. Everyone should eat breakfast before going to their activities. What is the claim?
What is, "People should eat breakfast"?
What is one side of an issue that is used to influence others?
What is "persuasion"?
There is enough evidence to prove the claim
What is "sufficient?"
What are the proof or facts of an argument?
What is evidence?
What is it called when the same word is repeated multiple times?
What is repetition?
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or say they don't have time for it, and begin their day with no meal. Everyone should eat breakfast before going to their activities. What is the evidence in this argument?
What is "Many people believe that it is not necessary, or say they don't have time for it, and begin their day with no meal?"
What is the author's attitude about the topic he or she is writing about?
What is "tone"?
The evidence is on-topic and supports the claim
What is "relevant"?
What does the author want you to believe?
What is a claim?
Language that does not always make sense or may have a deeper meaning than its dictionary definition
What is figurative language?
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or say they don't have time for it, and begin their day with no meal. Everyone should eat breakfast before going to their activities. Who is the audience for this claim?
Who is "anyone who doesn't eat breakfast."
MLK Jr. said, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” What is one type of figurative language?
What is "imagery", "parallelism", or "alliteration"?
What means that the evidence is clear and makes sense?
What is "sound?"
What connects the evidence to the claim?
What is reason?
What type of figurative language refers back to another speaker, literature, or historical or cultural event?
What is an allusion?
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or say they don't have time for it, and begin their day with no meal. Everyone should eat breakfast before going to their activities. What is missing to make this a true argument?
What is a "counterclaim?"
In an argument supporting wearing football helmets, a student told a story about his coach who revealed that he had permanent brain damage due to multiple concussions as a child. Why is this type of evidence effective, but not credible?
Because it's a story that creates pathos, but people cannot confirm if the story is true or not or if the source is credible
What is the rhetorial device that evokes emotions in the reader (logos, ethos, pathos)?
What is "pathos"?
A study from The University of Illinois shows that workers listening to music had a 6.3% increase in productivity. What two types of rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) does this use?
What are logos and ethos?
What type of figurative language is "As quiet as a mouse?"
What is a simile?
A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or say they don't have time for it, and begin their day with no meal. Everyone should eat breakfast before going to their activities. Who would most likely have written this claim?
a. "any group that makes money off of people eating breakfast".
b. "The Food and Drug Administration"
c. homeless shelters
What is "any group that makes money off of people eating breakfast?"
Evidence used for an argument about allowing cellphones in school: Students are more anxious, and having their phones allows them to be in touch with parents more easily. ____________, students will be more relaxed and able to complete schoolwork more easily.
What transition word fits into the blank?
What is "as a result" or "therefore" or "because of that" (or something similar)
What means to give the reader statistics, facts, and data to support the claim? (logos, pathos, ethos)
What is logos?
What is an explanation for an event or situation that asserts the existence of a conspiracy?
What is a conspiracy theory?
My Cadillac was completely crushed in a car crash. What was the rhetorical device used?
What is alliteration?