Elements of an Argument

The writer's position on a problem or issue

• support

• fact

• claim

• anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.6

Statements made to explain a belief

• reasons

• counterargument

• emotional appeal

• opinion

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A specific reference, such as a fact, statistic, quotation, or opinion that is used to support a claim

• fact

• evidence

• support

• trace

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Statements that address opposing viewpoints

• counterarguments

• claims

• facts

• opinions

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Statistics, facts, and numbers are examples of:

• pathos

• claim

• logos

• ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

These are examples of which parts of the argument?

Some people may say that cats are better pets than dogs; however, dogs are more playful and loyal than cats.

• claim; call to action

• hook; bridge

• counter-argument; rebuttal

• claim; topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

A research report by Dr. A. B. See states, "In a recent study, students reported that language arts in their favorite subject." This is an example of which rhetorical device?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The response to the counter-argument.

• rebuttal

• call to action

• topic sentence

• call to action

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

This is an example of ________________.

Be sure to visit your local animal shelter today and pick out a friend for life!

• rebuttal

• ethos

• pathos

• call to action

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Touches the heart

• pathos

• logos

• ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5