Structure of an Argument
"Schools should start one hour later in the morning to help students perform better." What part of an argument is this statement?
What is a claim (or thesis)?
Fix the grammar error in this sentence so it uses a parallel pattern: "The new youth center gives teenagers a place for studying, to play games, and making friends."
What is "for studying, playing games, and making friends" (or "to study, to play games, and to make friends")?
A persuasive strategy that relies on facts, scientific studies, charts, or logical explanations to convince the reader.
Answer: What is logos?
A quiz, assignment, or test that a teacher uses to measure how well students understand the material.
What is an assessment?
An opposite opinion or argument that goes against the writer’s main claim.
What is a counterclaim?
Fix the parallelism error in this sentence: "The environmental campaign sought to educate the public, reducing carbon emissions, and that local wildlife should be protected."
What is "The environmental campaign sought to educate the public, reduce carbon emissions, and protect local wildlife"?
In the sentence "Without community donations, dozens of shelter animals will have no warm place to sleep tonight," which persuasive appeal is being used?
What is pathos?
A financial grant given to help a student pay for college or university, usually awarded for high achievement or financial need.
What is a scholarship?
When a writer admits that the opposing side has a fair point, but still shows why their main argument is stronger, what are they making?
What is a concession?
Why is this sentence incorrect: "Marco loves both cycling competitively and to play golf"?
What is not using the same verb form after "both" and "and" (it needs -ing after both words)?
A persuasive strategy that builds trust by showing the speaker’s qualifications, experience, or good character.
What is ethos?
The complete set of subjects, lessons, and learning goals planned for a specific grade or course.
What is a curriculum?
Some argue that starting school early in the day gives students more opportunities for learning. However, research proves that well-rested students earn much higher grades and have a higher level of focus and concentration. what is the writer doing in the second sentence?
What is making a rebuttal?
Read this sentence: "We must work with passion, speak with honesty, and lead with kindness." What specific repeating grammar pattern is used here?
What is repeating prepositional phrases starting with "with" (verb + with + noun)?
Which persuasive appeal is used in this sentence: "In a recent study by the Ministry of Health, 85% of participants reported improved sleep after exercising daily."
What is logos?
Education or job training that focuses on practical skills for specific trades, such as plumbing, electronics, or culinary arts.
What is vocational?
Read this text: "It is true that buying new solar panels costs a lot of money at first. However, the energy saved over five years completely pays back that original cost." What is the writer doing in the first sentence?
What is making a concession?
Question: Fix the parallelism error in this sentence: "The historic castle was structurally sound, visually impressive, and had great cultural importance."
What is "The historic castle was structurally sound, visually impressive, and culturally important"?
Read this sentence: "When the manager asked the team to work through the weekend, the employees felt as if they were being asked to build the Great Wall of China in a single afternoon." What device is being used here?
What is an allusion?
The group of teachers, professors, and academic instructors who work at a school or university.
What is the faculty?