Argument and Persuasion

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When making an argument, an author uses logic and reason.

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true

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When a writer or speaker uses persuasion they are trying to _____________ the audience to adopt a certain point of view or take a particular action.

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convince

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The writer or speaker's position on a debatable issue is called the _____________.

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claim

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A combination of statements, questions, and rhetorical appeals that explain WHY a reader should consider the evidence and accept the claim are _________________.

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reasons

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When you acknowledge the OTHER SIDE of the argument, this is called the ________________.

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counterclaim

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Your response to the counterclaim where you restate your claim is called the ________________.

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rebuttal

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When you provide ENOUGH detail to support your argument, you are providing a ______________ amount.

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sufficient

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When you provide important or significant details connected to the prompt, your details are _________________.

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relevant

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Is it necessary to cite the author and page or paragraph number when providing evidence from a text?

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false

Front

Do rhetorical devices include ethos, pathos, and logos?

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true