Argument and Persuasion

When making an argument, an author uses logic and reason.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

When a writer or speaker uses persuasion they are trying to _____________ the audience to adopt a certain point of view or take a a particular action.

• rebut

• convince

• cite

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

The writer or speaker's position on a debatable issue is called the _____________.

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A combination of statements, questions, and rhetorical appeals that explain WHY a reader should consider the evidence and accept the claim are _________________.

• facts

• opinions

• reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

When providing evidence to support your reasons you may include:

Check all that apply.

• facts

• statistics

• numerical data

• quotations

• expert opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

When you acknowledge the OTHER SIDE of the argument, this is called the ________________.

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• tone

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Your response to the counterclaim where you restate your claim is called the ________________.

• rebuttal

• repetition

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

When you provide ENOUGH detail you to support your argument, you are providing a ______________ amount.

• sufficient

• insufficient

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

When you provide important or significant details connected to the prompt, your details are __________________.

• irrelevant

• relevant

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

When you provide evidence from a text, there is no need to cite the author and page or paragraph number.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9