Elements of an Argument

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-after-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

This is an example of ______________.

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This is an example of ______________.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The form of argumentative appeal that is based on an appeal to common sense, reason, and/or logic. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based on an appeal to the emotions. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals.

This is an example of ________________.

• ethos
• pathos
• logs
• trustworthy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The ____________ are statements that justify or explain the claim.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The ​ (a)   is the author’s position or opinion on an issue.

• claim
• counterclaim
• rebuttal
• call to action

True or False:

The counterclaim weakens an argument by anticipating an opposing claim and then refuting it.

• True

• False

Which of the following can be used as evidence for an argument?

• Facts

• Examples

• Expert Views

• All of the Above

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The argument is the (a)   plus (+) the ​ (b)   .

• claim
• reasons
• rebuttal
• counterclaim
• evidence