Argumentative Terms & Rhetorical Devices

What is rhetoric?

• persuasive language

• a type of persuasive question not meant to be answered

• persuading through actions

• stating your thesis

Which rhetorical device uses common sense as a form of persuasion?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

• all three

Which rhetorical device appeals to people's emotions?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• anthos

Which rhetorical device focuses on persuading by building trust, credibility, and honesty?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• anthos

Which of the following should always be stated in the introductory paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• claim

• topic sentence

• counterargument

• evidence

What is the purpose of a claim?

• to state reasons why the reader should agree with you

• to state the position you are trying to get your readers to accept/believe in

• to shut down any ideas the other side of the argument might have

• to provide some background details on the issue being discussed

The topic sentence of an argumentative body paragraph should state: _______

• your claim

• a reason that helps support your claim

• a counterargument

• your thesis

True or False: You can state your supporting reasons with your claim?

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT a transition?

• Firstly,

• Also,

• In conclusion,

• One reason

What argumentative writing term is defined as "facts that support your claim"?

• rhetorical device

• evidence

• position

• details