Analyzing & Tracing an Argument

Which of these is NOT part of an argument?

• claim

• counterclaim

• convince

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

Which part of an argument presents "the other side of the argument"?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

Which part of an argument presents supports your reasons with proof?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.1B

Which part of an argument is what you think is TRUE based on what you know and your research?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which part of an argument tells why, the importance, and makes someone care?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2B

A weak argument is

• supported by facts

• appeals to the listener

• provides a counterclaim

• is very general instead of specific

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

A strong argument is

• supported by facts

• appeals to the listener

• provides a counterclaim

• has all of these characteristics

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

When an ad or commercial uses a real-life example that causes you to feel...it is appealing to

• your sense of reason

• your emotions

• your memory

When an ad or commercial uses statistics and facts...it is appealing to

• your sense of reason

• your emotions

• your memory

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.2

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

When an ad or commercial uses repetition or something "catchy"...it is appealing to

• your sense of reason

• your emotions

• your memory

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.2