Argument Vocab
the use of emotional, ethical, and logical arguments to persuade in writing or speaking
Rhetorical Appeals
a writer or speaker's choice of words
Identify the appositive in this sentence:
Ms. Greco's cat, R2, is extremely uninterested in going anywhere outside of his home.
R2
Identify the preposotional phrase in this sentence:
Leslie found kittens behind the building.
behind the building
What is one controversy that we learned about in this unit?
Ex: Peanuts in schools
Pennies
Dangerous Sports
Climate Change
Gun Violence
LGBTQIA+ issues
Education Equity
The Housing Crisis
a writer's statement of a position or opinion about a topic
Claim
imaginative language that is not meant to be interpreted literally
Figurative Language
Identify the appositive in this sentence:
Emily Dickinson, a famous poet, did not publish in her lifetime.
a famous poet
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
You can press those leaves under glass.
under glass
Who is the main character of one novel you've read since Winter Break?
Ex: Percy Jackson
a public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion
Controversy
words or information that appeal to the five senteces
Sensory Language
Add an appositive to this sentence:
Last night, I had my favorite food for dinner.
Ex: Last night, I had my favorite food, pizza, for dinner.
The books in my new pack are heavy.
Is this an example of Logos or Pathos?
Native American mothers prayed that their child become a great medicine man rather than a great warrior.
Pathos
the points that explain why the author is making a certain claim
Make an appeal to pathos to convince Ms. Greco to buy the class candy.
Ex: Can you imagine poor, starving children spending the whole day without any candy or treats?
Identify the appositives in this sentence:
I read a book, Wolf Hall, about the life of Thomas Cromwell, an advisor to the king of England.
Wolf Hall
An advisor to the king of England.
It happened during the last examination.
It is important for Oakland to provide shelters for feral cats, because according to the Audobon Society, cats are one of the primary killers of local birds.
Logos
facts or reasons offered to support a position as being true
Argument
Make an appeal to logos to convince Ms. Greco to give the class candy.
Ex: Candy provides sugar and calories, which student's need to have energy to do their work.
Add an appositive to this sentence:
This article about cats was written by Jim Adkins.
Ex: This article about cats was written by Jim Adkins, a veterinarian.
Henson traveled with Peary on every expedition except the first one.
with Peary
on every expedition
except the first one
Why is it important to cite sources when making an argument? Give at least two reasons.
1. Avoid plagiarism
2. Give your audience a way to learn more
3. Give your argument weight and credibility