Vocab 1
Another word for an 'argument' is _____.
A claim
The result of an action.
Effect
True or False: When writing an argument, you should say both the claim and the counterclaims are correct, and not pick a side.
False; a strong argument sticks to one side and defends their point decisively
True or False: When writing an argumentative essay, you need to write formally rather than informally.
True
This is used to support your claim and reasoning.
Evidence
An action leading to a specific result.
What is the purpose of reasons within an argumentative essay?
To support your claim / explain why it is correct
Which point of view should you write from in an argumentative essay?
Third-person POV
A word describing an opposing idea to a claim.
Counterclaim
The teacher's _______ helped Trey to improve his writing and see where he can make changes to his work.
Feedback
True or False: When gathering evidence, you should use credible sources.
True
True or False: You can never put too much jargon within your essay.
False; too much jargon can confuse your readers unfamiliar to the topic or field of study.
It is important to find _______ sources when finding evidence.
credible
Transitional words and phrases are made up of this.
Conjunctions
What are three things you need to check to make sure a source is credible?
Publication date, writers' expertise, web address (URL)
Slang, contractions (ex. don't, won't, etc) and first/second person POV are elements of what?
Informal language
These help to connect your claim, reasons, and evidence together in a cohesive way.
Transitions/transition
Language specific to a field or subject.
Jargon
What are the three classical forms of argumentation that were identified by Aristotle?
Pathos (appealing to emotion), Ethos (appealing to ethics/morality), and Logos (appealing to logic/reason)
True or False: the essay writer should just assume that the audience knows the details of the essay's topic and technical details without being told.
False; the essay writer will need to help readers to understand concepts they may not be familiar with.