Claim and evidence
What is a statement that expresses a writer's position on a topic, and is often debatable?
What is a claim?
What is an error in reasoning that weakens an argument and makes it unsound?
What is a logical fallacy?
What rhetorical appeal focuses on establishing the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness?
What is ethos?
What is a viewpoint that opposes your own claim or argument?
What is a counterargument?
What is the central claim or position that a writer defends in an argumentative essay?
What is a thesis?
What is factual information, such as statistics, examples, or expert opinions, used to support a claim?
What is evidence?
If someone argues against a proposal by misrepresenting it as an extreme and ridiculous version of itself, what fallacy are they using?
What is a straw man fallacy?
What rhetorical appeal aims to evoke emotions in the audience to persuade them?
What is pethos?
Why is it important for a writer or speaker to acknowledge and address counterarguments in their persuasive writing or speech?
What is to strengthen their argument and show they've considered opposing views?
Why is it important to have a strong introduction in an argumentative essay?
What is to capture the reader's attention, provide background information, and present the thesis statement?
If a student writes, "Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better on tests," what type of supporting information are they using?
What is evidence (or statistical evidence, or data)?
What fallacy occurs when someone argues that if one thing is allowed to happen, it will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly bad consequences?
What is a slippery slope fallacy?
How can a speaker effectively use all three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) in their argument?
What is by establishing credibility, appealing to emotions, and providing logical evidence?
What is a response that defends your original claim against a counterargument, showing why the counterargument is weak or incorrect?
What is a rebuttal?
What are the three main components of a body paragraph in an argumentative essay?
What are claim, evidence, and reasoning?
Why is it important to explain how the evidence you provide directly relates to and strengthens your claim?
What is to provide reasoning??
Why is it important to identify and avoid logical fallacies in your own and others' arguments?
What is because fallacies weaken arguments and prevent effective reasoning?
If a speaker uses a personal story about overcoming hardship to inspire their audience, which rhetorical appeal are they primarily using?
What is pathos?
What is the general structure of a strong rebuttal?
What is: acknowledge the counterargument, explain its weakness or flaws, and reaffirm your claim?
What are the key elements of a strong conclusion in an argumentative essay?
What are restating the thesis, summarizing main points, and providing a final thought or call to action?
What skill involves carefully examining the credibility, relevance, and sufficiency of the information used to support a claim?
What is analyzing evidence?
What fallacy presents only two options or choices when there are actually more possibilities?
What is a false dilemma or a false dichotomy?
If a commercial uses a famous athlete to endorse a product, which rhetorical appeal is being primarily used, and how does it work?
What is ethos, and it works by associating the product with the athlete's credibility and popularity, making the audience more likely to trust and buy the product?
student claims that school uniforms improve student behavior. A counterargument is that uniforms limit self-expression. How could the student strongly rebut this counterargument?
What is: by explaining that uniforms still allow for some self-expression through accessories or hairstyles, or by emphasizing that the benefits of improved behavior outweigh the limitation on self-expression, and providing examples or evidence of improved behavior.
Why are transition words and phrases important in argumentative writing?
What is because they create smooth connections between ideas and paragraphs, improving the flow and coherence of the argument?