Claim & Purpose
What is the definition of a claim in an argumentative text?
A statement that takes a clear position the author wants the reader to accept.
Which appeal focuses on credibility and trust?
Ethos
"After hours in the sun, the puddle began to dissipate, leaving only damp ground behind."
What does dissipate MOST LIKELY mean?
A. sizzle
B. slowly disappear
C. become dangerous
D. slightly wet
B. Slowly Disappear
Claim:
Social media platforms contribute to the spread of misinformation.
Question:
What part of this claim MUST the best evidence focus on? (write one word)
Contribute
Which is more likely to be a claim:
A) Social media affects teens
B) Social media companies should be held responsible for harm to teens
B) Social media companies should be held responsible for harm to teens
A doctor explaining the dangers of addiction is an example of which appeal?
Ethos
"The teacher spoke in a measured tone, carefully choosing her words so the situation would not escalate.
What does measured MOST LIKELY mean?
A. loud
B. careful
C. angry
D. sarcastic
B. Careful
Claim:
Homework policies increase student stress.
Question:
Which idea MUST evidence include for this claim to be fully supported?
A. That students feel stressed
B. That homework exists
C. That homework policies cause or increase stress
D. That school is challenging
C. That homework policies cause or increase stress
Why would the SBA ask about an author’s purpose rather than the reader's inference?
To see if the reader understands why the author wrote the text, not how the reader interprets it
Why might an author use pathos when discussing social media's harm to minors?
To make readers feel concern, empathy, or urgency.
"The company’s explanation sounded reasonable, but it quickly unraveled under closer examination."
What does unraveled MOST LIKELY suggest?
A. became more detailed
B. fell apart
C. gained support
D. spread widely
B. Fell apart
Claim:
School start times influence academic performance.
Question:
Which type of evidence would BEST support this claim?
A. A survey showing students dislike early mornings
B. A study linking later start times to higher grades
C. A comparison of students at a different school with early start times having lower grades.
D. A description of a typical school schedule
B. A study linking later start times to higher grades
What is the claim in this paragraph?
Linked externally
"Beginning the school day at 8:30 a.m. or later would better align with students’ natural sleep cycles and allow them to arrive at school more prepared to learn."
What is the rhetorical appeal used in this paragraph and why:
The author describes how large amounts of perfectly usable food are discarded simply because of cosmetic flaws or store policies, not because the food is spoiled. He reasons that this waste reflects habits of excess rather than genuine need or safety concerns.
Logos because he explains the logical reasoning behind how food is wasted
What is the definition of Efficacy
The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Claim:
Advertising shapes consumer behavior.
Question:
Four pieces of evidence are offered:
A. Consumers are exposed to hundreds of advertisements each day across different platforms.
B. Surveys show that consumers can accurately recall products they see advertised frequently.
C. Marketing studies show that emotionally charged advertisements increase consumer engagement.
D. Research indicates that consumers are more likely to purchase products after repeated exposure to targeted advertisements.
D. Research indicates that consumers are more likely to purchase products after repeated exposure to targeted advertisements.