Argument Practice

Read the passage on the benefits of reusing and recycling. Which sentence in the text uses ethos for rhetorical appeal?

• Recycling benefits many people and places in sometimes surprising ways.

• Saving the planet is a noble and worthwhile goal in itself.

• But it’s also important to recognize the real economic benefits of reusing and recycling.

Which sentence in the text most strongly supports the argument that reusing items provides multiple benefits to society and the economy?

• We only have a limited number of resources to serve humans around the globe.

• While saving the planet is a noble and worthwhile goal, it’s important to recognize the real economic benefits of reusing and recycling as well.

• By not buying a new item, we limit the extra time and resources wasted on creating new products, while saving the older, but still usable product from ending up in a landfill.

What is the first step for constructing a counterargument?

• Introduce the opposing argument.

• Accept parts of the opposition’s argument that are valid.

• Counter the opposition argument.

• Present your conclusion about the counterargument.

What is the last step for constructing a counterargument?

• Introduce the opposing argument.

• Accept parts of the opposition’s argument that are valid.

• Counter the opposition argument.

• Present your conclusion about the counterargument.

Jennie is preparing for a debate on whether students should be allowed to carry cell phones in school. She is arguing for the proposition team. Which (2) of the following does Jennie need to do while preparing her constructive speech?

• Present the opposition’s arguments and rebut each of them.

• Construct counterarguments to the opposition’s arguments.

• Organize her arguments, starting with her strongest argument.

• Pick the parts of the opposing argument that she can rebut.

In which two rounds of a debate can the participants introduce new arguments?

• in a constructive speech

• when making a rebuttal

• when the opposition presents its argument

• during a counterargument

When do debaters give their rebuttal arguments?

• at the beginning of the debate

• after the proposition speaks first

• after the opposition speaks first

• at the end of the debate

An argument in favor of school uniforms is an example of which position on a topic?

• opposition

• rebuttal

• proposition

• central argument

What is the difference between volume and tone in a persuasive speech?

• Volume is how loudly or softly you speak, while tone is the manner in which you speak.

• Volume is yelling while speaking, while tone is a style of speaking.

• Volume and tone refer to the same quality of speech—loudness.

• Volume is speaking softly yet firmly, while tone is how fast you speak.

What is the difference between an impromptu debate and an extemporaneous debate?

• Impromptu debates require three debaters on each team, while extemporaneous debates require five debaters per team.

• In an impromptu debate, participants have much less time to prepare for the debate than in an extemporaneous debate.

• In an impromptu debate, participants can’t make rebuttals.

• Impromptu debates only deal with controversial topics, while extemporaneous debates can be about any topic.