What kind of argument would the writer be using if he explained what being employed was then argued that most Americans are not employed according to his criteria?
Definition
100
What literary element is the author using when he uses statistics to explain and reinforce his argument?
Logos
100
If the writer were to concede that Romney’s job plan had some good points but that Obama’s is better, he would be arguing respectfully.
True or False
True
200
What kind of argument would the writer be using if he explained that the bad conditions of the labor market, economy, and lack of media interest has resulted in fewer jobs created?
Causal
200
When the author writes: “He wakes up and feels a stab in his gut as he realizes that he has nowhere to go that day- and has lost his family’s health insurance as well.” What literary element is he using?
Pathos
200
According to classroom lecture, when the writer provides statistical evidence to support his claim that joblessness is relevant, he is arguing respectfully.
True or False
False
300
What kind of argument is the writer using when he used a personal story about his neighbors and their struggle with joblessness to make a point?
Narrative
300
When the author apologizes and states that he is as guilty as the rest of the media because he missed his chance to ask Obama about jobs what literary element is he reinforcing?
Ethos: Trust, Likability
300
If you were to analyze this argument based solely on the writers use of punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph length what kind of analysis would you be doing?
Textual Analysis
400
What kind of argument is the writer using when he says that the job market is bad because 25 million Americans, 16% of the workforce, are out of work?
Evaluation
400
When the writer writes about joblessness while the economy is not doing well, many Americans are out of work, and there is a presidential election coming up, what literary element is he using?
Kairos
400
If you were to analyze this argument and focused on the environment surrounding the text, example: unemployment rates, worker satisfaction, lower prevailing wages, and corporate greed, you would be using this kind of analysis.
Contextual
500
What kind of argument would the writer be presenting if he responded to Romney’s plan to create jobs and challenged the evidence and reasoning behind it?
Rebuttal- Refutation
500
When the writer says "Mais non, the chef's job did not come through." explain what kind of literary element you think he is using and why.
Ethos- Being witty, likable
Pathos- Building on the previous emotional narrative
Stylistically artistic- References the earlier narrative about a french chef job
500
Name one type of argument (Evaluation, Casual, Narration, Refutation, Definition) and identify an example of how the writer is using it.