Argument Vocabulary Pre-test (Grade 8)

What is a claim?

• A statement that argues something to be true

• A type of insurance policy
• A mathematical equation
• A type of legal document

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is a counterclaim?

• A claim made by a witness in a trial
• The other side of the argument

• A claim made by someone on Facebook

• A special attack reserved for ninja masters.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is the definition of logos?

• An argument that appeals to someone's sense of logic and reason

• A musical instrument
• An argument that appeals to someones emotions.

• A type of fruit

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of ethos?

• The study of the Earth's atmosphere and its processes
• A type of tropical fruit found in South America
• The practice of using logic and reasoning to persuade an audience
• An argument that uses credibility and expertise to persuade an audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is Pathos?

• A rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions
• A rhetorical appeal to the audience's sense of humor
• A rhetorical appeal to the audience's credibility
• A rhetorical appeal to the audience's logic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does it mean to refute an argument?

• To support an argument with evidence
• To prove that an argument is false or incorrect.
• To ignore an argument completely
• To change the topic of the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

• Emotional appeals and anecdotes
• Supporting facts, examples, or expert opinions
• Personal beliefs and opinions
• Unrelated information and irrelevant details

What is the definition of relevant?

• Unrelated or inappropriate to the matter at hand
• Not connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
• Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
• Loosely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Valid information is what?

• Random and unverified facts
• Inaccurate and unreliable data
• Accurate and reliable data
• False and misleading information

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Sufficient evidence is what?

• evidence that is adequate and convincing
• evidence that is insufficient and unconvincing
• evidence that is irrelevant and unimportant
• evidence that is biased and unreliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1