Argument Terms Review

Specific details or facts that support an inference or idea is called

• Inference

• Evidence

• Citation

• Analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A viewpoint that opposes an author's thesis or claim is called

• Bias

• Point of view

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A credible source is a reliable source.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An incorrect argument that is not based on sound reasoning is called

• Logical fallacy

• Rebuttal

• Counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

Method of persuasion based on the writer or speaker's credibility and is influenced by expertise, knowledge, experience, training, and credentials is known as

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The author's attitude, either stated or implied in writing

• Mood

• Tone

• Author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Details from a text that is directly quoted or paraphrased that supports a reader's claim or analysis.

• Appeal

• Text evidence

• Citation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Method of persuasion based on logic using facts, statistics, research, and historical evidence to support an argument is known as

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Your position or assertion about a particular topic or issue is called

• concession

• claim

• rebuttal

• thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

A specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, article, or other work.

• topic

• genre

• thesis

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2