Argumentative Writing Terms (1)
The part of the argument that states your belief is called the:
claim
Which type of propaganda connects a person or idea to something negative or bad?
name-calling
A speaker appeals to an audience using 3 methods: ethos, pathos, and logos. We call these 3 the (2 word answer)
rhetorical triangle
Which part of the following sentence is the PREMISE? Middle school students should not have regularly scheduled nightly homework because they should have practiced the skills enough in school.
BECAUSE they should have practiced the skills enough in school. (The first part is the claim; your reasoning - the BECAUSE - is your premise).
A McDonald's add that shows its new iced mocha with the words "Creamy. Dreamy. Icy. Chocolatey." is most likely using what propaganda technique?
card-stacking
An opposing claim that states the opposite viewpoint is called the:
counterclaim
"I'm Oprah Winfrey and I support Mrs. Moore for President of the United States!"
A testimonial (such as "4 out of 5 dentists recommend Crest toothpaste") primarily uses which of the three rhetorical devices (ethos, pathos, or logos)
ethos (expert)
In what part of your argument do you explain how your evidence proves/supports your claim/reason (in roughly 3-4 sentences)?
justification
Which of the following pronouns would most likely be associated with bandwagon propaganda? (me, them, us, it, you, him, or her)
us (Join us, be one of us, etc.)
Which part of your argument states WHY?
premise
A type of propaganda that uses phrases like, "just like us" "regular people" "average American" could be considered what type of propaganda?
Plain Folks
This rhetorical device is also called an "empathetic appeal" because it plays to a person's emotions
pathos
Provide an example of evidence to support the claim that the current 6th grade class is better than last year's 6th grade class (you can make it up as long as it's in the format as a piece of evidence)
Varies: (ex: This year's 6th graders have received fewer discipline referrals than last year's students.)
The justification can also be called the (2 possible answers; choose one)
explanation or commentary
The proof that you provide to show that your main points are true and valid is called:
evidence
Bandwagon
Provide an example of advertising, a phrase, or propaganda that uses logos (this can be an original example or one that we talked about in class).
Responses vary ("Bounty is 2x stronger than other leading brands"..."Used by 56% of Americans to clean their dishes"...
What part of the argument is seen in the italicized part of this sentence: Cat lovers might say that cats make the best pets because they're low maintenance, but data shows that the average dog owner spends almost exactly the same amount on a dog each year as a cat.
rebuttal (you can remember because it has "BUT" in it)
argument
A response to a counterclaim (including reasoning and facts) is called the:
rebuttal
The type of propaganda that uses words or ideas to evoke emotions (usually positive, happy, or upbeat feelings).
Glittering generalities
"Glittering Generalities" propaganda relies primarily on which rhetorical device?
pathos (emotions)
Provide an example of anecdotal evidence.
Varies (example must contain PERSONAL experiences that are not fact-based) - ex: I know a lot of girls who don't like the color pink.
Rosie the Riveter (the picture of a woman saying "We Can Do It!") was a poster that came out during WW2 to encourage women to join the workforce. This is an example of what type of propaganda?
Bandwagon OR Glittering Generalities