a statement or position that someone proves to be true1
What is a claim
100
this appeal deals with facts, statistics, examples, and definitions to persuade an audience
What is logos
100
The type of writing we have done so far this quarter is called ______________.
What is argumentative
100
You need to use _________________ to support your claim.
What is evidence.
100
What were the three topics covered in the debates?
What are standardized testing, gun control, and minimum wage.
200
Which of the following is an example of a claim.
a. I like twinkies.
b. Twinkies are the best snack food.
c. Twinkies are better than other snack cakes because of their creamy insides, smooth texture, and moist taste.
What is C.
200
The SPCA commercials are an example of using __________ to appeal to emotion.
What is pathos
200
When you argue the opposing side with a comment, it's called a ___________.
What is a rebuttal.
200
This type of evidence uses the comments made by someone of importance to support a claim.
What is a quotation.
200
What does it mean to be pro gun control?
What is in support of controlling the way people get guns to make it harder for them to get guns.
300
Which of the following IS NOT a claim.
a. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
b. Cereal is the healthiest breakfast food.
c. Cereal is my favorite breakfast food.
d. Everyone should eat breakfast in the morning.
What is C.
300
Out of the three appeals, __________ is used most often when debating.
What is logos.
300
When a writer provides a statement that includes an opposing view of what their claim is, it's called a ___________________. (this was in your practice activity)
What is an opposing claim.
300
This type of evidence uses a fact given in number form to support a claim. This often can appear as a chart or graph. For example, " 783 million people do not have access to clean water. "
What is a statistic.
300
To prepare for the debate, each team made a group outline and a __________ _____________.
What is a self outline.
400
Which of the following is the strongest claim?
a. College athletes should be paid.
b. College athletes should be paid because they help their schools gain money.
c. College athletes make money for their schools.
d. College athletes shouldn't have to take classes.
What is B.
400
Sally used ____________ to argue that it is better to tell the truth and get in trouble than lie and then later get in trouble for both acting out and lying.
What is ethos
400
When a writer wants to make a strong argument, after they make an opposing claim, they use a __________________ to respond to the opposing viewpoint.
What is a counterclaim.
400
This type of evidence uses a specific instance that focuses on a general idea to support a claim. Often they involve doing research. You might see it written as "For _________, scientists have worked to find cures for diseases."
What is an example.
400
A big part of the debate isn't just doing the speech. But how you start and finish. We call this the ______________ (start) and ____________(ending)
What is the opening and closing.
500
Out of the following a claim tells the _____________
a. what
b. who
c. when
d. why
What is A.
500
True or false. An argument can be two different types of appeals at the same time. Provide an example to prove your claim.
What is true.
Example: Children are dying in Africa and you can help them have a better life by donating to Invisible Children today!
500
The two basic elements of an argument are: ______________ and _____________
What is a claim and support
500
This type of evidence uses a story or specific moment to support a claim. Often the writer uses personal stories to support a claim.
Ex. Cancer treatments have harsh effects. I remember when my mom struggled to make it up the steps because she was so weak from treatment.
What is an anecdote.
500
For the debates, every group was given a topic as well as a __________________ on that topic. For example, Pro Standardized Testing or Con Raising Minimum Wage.