Argument and Persuasion

When making an argument, an author uses logic and reason to defend their position.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

In order to make an argument, a topic does NOT need to be debatable.

• true

• false

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.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

Before you jump into your claim, you should begin with a hook to grab the reader's attention. A hook could include:

Check all that apply.

• interesting facts

• quotes

• a rhetorical question

• anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3A

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

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

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.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

When providing evidence to support your reasons you may include:

Check all that apply.

• facts

• statistics

• numerical data

• quotations

• expert opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• irrelevant

• relevant

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2