Uses strongly positive or negative words

story retelling an event that happened

Suggests a person should believe something because everyone else is doing it.

Statement that can be proved

Endorsement from well-known or satisfied customers

Something an expert said

Fact in number form

Author’s position or viewpoint on an issue

Uses strong feelings rather than facts to persuade

Calling names or criticizing without real evidence

Illustrations of a writer’s reasons (specific time)

Proof of reasons in an argument

Speaker presents himself as an a common person who can understand & empathize with a listener's concerns

opposite viewpoint of the author

when you attack a person's character rather than their quality of ideas

Which of the following is an example of bandwagon?

Which of the following is an example of name calling?

Which sentence states the author's claim? (1) Sugar cookies are the best kind of cookie out there. (2) They taste better than other cookie options. (3) In a blind taste test, more people preferred the sugar cookies to chocolate chip cookies. (4) Although many people like chocolate chip and would say it is the best cookie, I disagree with them greatly.

Which sentence gives a reason to support the claim? (1) Sugar cookies are the best kind of cookie out there. (2) They taste better than other cookie options. (3) In a blind taste test, more people preferred the sugar cookies to chocolate chip cookies. (4) Although many people like chocolate chip and would say it is the best cookie, I disagree with them greatly.

Which sentence provides evidence for the reason? (1) Sugar cookies are the best kind of cookie out there. (2) They taste better than other cookie options. (3) In a blind taste test, more people preferred the sugar cookies to chocolate chip cookies. (4) Although many people like chocolate chip and would say it is the best cookie, I disagree with them greatly.

Which sentence provides the counter claim? (1) Sugar cookies are the best kind of cookie out there. (2) They taste better than other cookie options. (3) In a blind taste test, more people preferred the sugar cookies to chocolate chip cookies. (4) Although many people like chocolate chip and would say it is the best cookie, I disagree with them greatly.

Which sentence states the author's claim? (1) Why do some people refuse to read for pleasure? (2) Many people think that reading for enjoyment is not beneficial; however they are wrong. (3) Reading is one of the best ways to take care of your brain and keep it healthy. (4) If you read, you are less likely to develop a brain disease and/or Alzheimers. (5) Dr. Josh Bates at the Cancer Center of America found that people who read at least 15 minutes a day are less likely to develop brain disease. (6) If that doesn't encourage you to read, I don't know what will!

Which sentence states the reason why reading is a good way to take care of your brain? (1) Why do some people refuse to read for pleasure? (2) Many people think that reading for enjoyment is not beneficial; however they are wrong. (3) Reading is one of the best ways to take care of your brain and keep it healthy. (4) If you read, you are less likely to develop a brain disease and/or Alzheimers. (5) Dr. Josh Bates at the Cancer Center of America found that people who read at least 15 minutes a day are less likely to develop brain disease. (6) If that doesn't encourage you to read, I don't know what will!

Which sentence gives a piece of evidence? (1) Why do some people refuse to read for pleasure? (2) Many people think that reading for enjoyment is not beneficial; however they are wrong. (3) Reading is one of the best ways to take care of your brain and keep it healthy. (4) If you read, you are less likely to develop a brain disease and/or Alzheimers. (5) Dr. Josh Bates at the Cancer Center of America found that people who read at least 15 minutes a day are less likely to develop brain disease. (6) If that doesn't encourage you to read, I don't know what will!

Which sentence gives the counter claim? (1) Why do some people refuse to read for pleasure? (2) Many people think that reading for enjoyment is not beneficial; however they are wrong. (3) Reading is one of the best ways to take care of your brain and keep it healthy. (4) If you read, you are less likely to develop a brain disease and/or Alzheimers. (5) Dr. Josh Bates at the Cancer Center of America found that people who read at least 15 minutes a day are less likely to develop brain disease. (6) If that doesn't encourage you to read, I don't know what will!