General Terms
What is the name of this type of writing?
a type of writing that requires you to take a clear stance on a debatable topic and persuade your reader to agree with your point of view by using evidence.
argumentative writing
Logos refers to what?
logic
What is a hook or a lead?
The opening sentence or sentences of an essay to grab the reader's attention and spark interest
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
Define audience and why it matters.
The audience is who will read or would care about the issue.
It is important to understand your audience so you can anticipate counterarguments and use specific language to keep their attention
Which of the following is not evidence?
a. 90% of girls like the color green
b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball
c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing"
d. listening to loud music is fun
d. listening to loud music is fun
Ethos refers to what?
Ethics
True or False: It is always best to include one more reason in the conclusion.
FALSE - do not add any new information in the conclusion. A conclusion should just restate main ideas and author's claim. It can also include a call to action.
Which of the following is a claim?
a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool.
b. Students should not wear uniforms.
c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.
B. Students should not wear uniforms.
True or False: All evidence, whether quoted directly or paraphrased, must be cited to avoid plagiarism.
True
Pathos refers to what?
Emotion or feelings
What three things are usually included in the introduction paragraph?
Hook
Any background information about the issue
Claim/ thesis
Persuasive writing is similar to argumentative writing except persuasive writing adds the element of ___.
emotion
What is a turn-back?
A turnback is a statement that disproves the counterclaim. It turns the argument back to the writer's claim.
A statement that connects the evidence to the claim is called ____?
a bridge - it connects
Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical tool used to help a writer make an argument?
A. direct address
B. rhetorical question
C. ad hominem
D. anecdote
C. ad hominem attacks a person's character, rather than arguments, who has an opposing view.
What three things should be included in a body paragraph?
A reason for the writer's claim
Evidence from the text that is quoted or summarized with citations
A bridge which connects the evidence to the reason
This is the proof that supports your claim and your reasons.
Evidence
What is the purpose of explaining a counterclaim and turnback in your argument?
To show the reader that you understand the opposing point of view and convince them that your point of view is better.
Flawed, illogical thinking that creates weak, invalid arguments, that might sound legitimate is called ___
Faulty Reasoning
What does a logical fallacy do to an argument?
Weakens the argument
What is the difference between a SCR (short constructed response) and ECR (extended constructed response)?
Short answer response is usually about a 3 sentences where the question is answer, evidence is cited, and there is an explanation on how the evidence supports the answer.
An extended constructed response is a well-developed essay that answers the question, provides evidence to support the claim, and is organized into paragraphs