Claims & Evidence
What is claim?
A statement an author wants the audience to believe.
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject.
Root:spec
This word means “to look back at something that happened.”
A. retrospect
B. receive
C. spectacles
Which type of writing should you use in an argumentative essay—formal or informal?
What is formal writing?
What’s Wrong Here?
Q: “If teachers let us redo one assignment, next we’ll want to redo everything.”
What is a slippery slope argument?
True or False: A claim must always be supported by evidence.
True
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect, not an answer.
Root:dict
This word means “a reference book that tells you how to say words.”
A. predict
B. dictionary
C. dictation
Argument writing should use a tone that is…
A) emotional and dramatic
B) calm and respectful
C) silly and humorous
Identify That Fallacy
Q: “Everyone in school has this new app, so you should download it too!”
What is the bandwagon fallacy
Name one type of evidence authors often use.
Facts, statistics, examples, expert quotes, or anecdotes.
Give an example of a persuasive technique.
Emotional appeal (pathos), logical appeal (logos), experience appeal (ethos)
Root: claim/Clamo
This word means “to speak loudly or shout out an opinion or belief.”
A. expect
B. explain
C. exclaim
Which transition would best introduce an example?
A) However
B) For example
C) In contrast
This archetype guides the hero, offering wisdom or tools for success.
Who is the mentor?
Why is weak evidence a problem in an argument?
It makes the argument less trustworthy.
What is bias?
A leaning toward one side that can affect objectivity.
ROOT: cred
This word describes someone who is easily tricked because they believe things too quickly.
What is gullible or credible (depending on your version; the root cred means believe)?
Identify the sentence type:
“Although the class was noisy, Maria stayed focused.”
What is a complex sentence?
This archetype guides the hero, offering wisdom or tools for success.
Who is the mentor?
What does it mean to evaluate an author’s proof?
Judge whether the evidence is relevant, reliable, and sufficient.
Why do authors use counterclaims?
To show they understand opposing views and strengthen their own argument.
MIXED ROOTS
Q: Identify the root AND meaning in this word: spectator.
spec = look → A spectator is someone who watches something.
Name the verb mood in this sentence
I wish I was taller
A. The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, demands, or suggestions.
B. The imperative mood is used to give commands, requests, or instructions
C. The indicative mood is used to express facts, opinions, or questions.
A character cracks jokes during dangerous moments to lighten the mood.
Who is the trickster?