Elements of Argument

What is a logical way of showing that your position, belief, or conclusion valid?

• argument
• persuasion
• valid
• wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is one purpose an argument is used for?

• to fight with another person

• to prove you are smarter

• to change the reader's point of view

• to agree with someone

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is persuasion based on?

• proof

• emotions

• logic

• reasonable claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is a claim?

• The thesis.

• A lie.

• An argument.

• The heart of an argument.

________ are statements given to support a claim.

• Claims

• Question

• Reasons

• Author

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What are 3 types of evidence?

• Statistics, facts, examples

• Insufficient evidence, direct evidence, circumstantial evidence

• Circumstantial evidence, forensic evidence, facts

• Examples, impression evidence, statistics

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

A __________ is when the author considers the opposing position.

• claim

• argument

• counterclaim

• reason

Arguments are ________ audience specific.

• occassionally

• sometimes

• never

• always