an argument that opposes (goes against) a writer’s initial argument/opinion

Argumentative Text is:

text where the writer is either ‘for’ or ‘against’ an issue or subject

refers to the way language is used to persuade an audience

Rhetorical Devices are:

techniques used to make arguments more persuasive

What is Direct Address?

the speaker talks directly to an individual or group

language with strong wording and emotion, either positive or negative

oversimplified assumptions that are applied to an entire group

a person's viewpoint or belief on a subject

Which of the following is an example of loaded language? The upset audience wanted a refund for their movie tickets. The hostile mob gathered outside the theater demanding reimbursement. The mad audience waited in line at the theater for their refund. The angry group of movie goers hoped they would be given their money back.

The hostile mob gathered outside the theater demanding reimbursement.

Which is an example of direct address? This illness should be discussed by more experienced people, such as nurses and doctors. I must say that not everyone will agree with him, nor should they. Everyone will have an opinion, whether right or wrong. I must add, ladies and gentlemen, the fact that nobody witnessed the event.

I must add, ladies and gentlemen, the fact that nobody witnessed the event.

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype? Dogs are chasing the girls. Boys are running in the park. Girls prefer to play with dolls. Cats make better pets.

Girls prefer to play with dolls.

Which is an example of a fact?

The African elephant is in danger of becoming extinct.

Which is an example of an opinion? Rainforest plants have been studied for their use in medicine. Too much total area of the earth is used for vegetation. The earth has more than 80,000 species of edible plants. Eighty percent of the earth's original forests have been cleared or destroyed.

Too much total area of the earth is used for vegetation.

Argumentative Text Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim?

Back

the author's viewpoint and/or opinion

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is considered support for a claim? Options: rhetorical question, text evidence, opinions, thoughts and ideas.

Back

text evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which appeal focuses on feelings and emotions?

Back

pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which appeal presents a person's knowledge, experience, or ethics? Options: ethos, pathos, logos

Back

ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following appeals presents information that can be proven? ethos, paths, logos

Back

logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A question asked that doesn't expect an answer:

Back

rhetorical question

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

a FACT is:

Back

a statement that can be proven

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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