Argumentative text review

The position or point of view of the author

• argument

• first person

• second person

• claim

An anecdote is:

• a short narrative or story that relates a relevant incident to make or support a larger point

• a statement that can be proven using reliable sources

• how the text is organized

• words or phrases used to a form picture in the reader's mind

The reason that supports the claim is called:

• argument

• evidence

• claim

• convince

Which word means "a statement that can be proven using reliable sources"?

• Opinion

• Hyperbole

• Fact

• Claim

Which of the following words is a synonym for "persuade"?

• Argue

• Convince

• Believe

• Explain

Which word means "to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same"?

• Recognize

• Stereotyping

• Audience

• Composition

Identify the word that best matches this definition: "a short narrative or story that relates a relevant incident."

• Argument

• Counterargument

• Anecdote

• Simile

What is the antonym of "literal language"?

• Figurative language

• Author's purpose

• Emphasis

• Imagery

Identify the word that best matches this definition: "a short narrative or story that relates a relevant incident."

• Argument

• Simile

• Anecdote

• Counterargument

Which word means "to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same"?

• Recognize

• Stereotyping

• Audience

• Composition