Argumentative Vocabulary Review

When an author tries to urge you to do or believe something by saying that 'everyone else' is doing it too

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Bandwagon

• Logos

a statement that is too broad; includes words like all, everyone, every time, anything, no one, and none

• sweeping generalization

• loaded language

• stereotype

• direct address

the opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim

A statement the author is trying to prove, usually supported by evidence

A text that takes a side on an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

• Narrative

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

A writer’s position on an issue or problem

• Claim

• Counter Claim

• Conclusion

• Character

Specific pieces of information that support a claim (e.g. facts, quotes, or statistics)

• Extra info

• Evidence

• Answers

• Sources

What is the term for a statement that presents the main point or argument in a piece of writing?

• A) Thesis

• B) Hypothesis

• C) Conclusion

• D) Summary

Which of the following is a technique used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

• D) Kairos

What is the term for a logical fallacy where an argument is made by presenting only two options, when in fact more options are available?

• A) False dilemma

• B) Slippery slope

• C) Red herring

• D) Straw man