Intro to Argument Pop Flashcard - 8th

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A writer's main argument or position is called:

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Claim

Front

'You must support this law because it is the right thing to do.' This is an example of:

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Circular Reasoning

Front

'The mayor's policy is foolish and unnecessary, proving he doesn’t care about the city.' This uses:

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Loaded Language

Front

Strongly emotional or exaggerated words used to influence an audience is called:

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Loaded Language

Front

Encouraging others to act because 'everyone else is doing it' is an example of:

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Bandwagon Appeal

Front

What is the term for a statement that opposes the main argument?

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Counterclaim

Front

What is a response to a counterclaim called?

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Rebuttal

Front

What type of reasoning uses an analogy to support an argument?

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Analogy

Front

What is the term for a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer?

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Rhetorical Question

Front

What is the term for a generalization that is too broad and lacks evidence?

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Sweeping Generalization