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Unit 2: Evaluating Arguments/Argumentative Writing Vocab. FAC

Quiz by Georgia Starling

Grade 8
English
Georgia Standards of Excellence

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  • Q1
    Delineate
    to describe clearly and accurately
    connected, related, or on topic
    correct and based in facts
    to determine how well something is performing
    to judge
    20s
  • Q2
    Evaluate
    to judge
    correct and based in facts
    to determine how well something is performing
    to describe clearly and accurately
    connected, related, or on topic
    20s
  • Q3
    Validity
    correct and based in facts
    connected, related, or on topic
    to determine how well something is performing
    to describe clearly and accurately
    to judge
    20s
  • Q4
    Assess
    to describe clearly and accurately
    to judge
    correct and based in facts
    connected, related, or on topic
    to determine how well something is performing
    20s
  • Q5
    Relevant
    correct and based in facts
    to describe clearly and accurately
    to determine how well something is performing
    to judge
    connected, related, or on topic
    20s
  • Q6
    A strong argument must be based in what two things?
    emotion and facts
    grammar and high vocabulary words
    fact and fiction
    fact and logic
    20s
  • Q7
    Where can a claim be found in argumentative writing?
    In the thesis statement; it's the [reasons].
    In the thesis statement; it's the [something] [does something].
    In the writing prompt
    In the evidence from the text
    20s
  • Q8
    What is the difference between persuasive writing and argumentative writing?
    Argumentative writing is based on emotion, and persuasive is based more on facts.
    Argumentative writing has an angry tone, while persuasive is more lighthearted.
    Persuasive writing is based on emotion, and argumentative is based more on facts.
    Persuasive writing has an angry tone, while argumentative is more lighthearted.
    20s
  • Q9
    What are the five basic elements of a strong argument?
    Claim, evidence, reasoning
    Claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, rebuttal
    Answer, cite evidence, explain, summarize
    Claim, explanation, reasons, counterclaim, rebuttal
    20s
  • Q10
    How should reasons be ordered within an argument?
    Most credible to least credible
    Least amount of support to most amount
    Least strong to strongest
    Least unfamiliar to most unfamiliar
    20s
  • Q11
    What three things should you consider when assessing reasons and evidence?
    Appropriate reasoning, enough evidence
    Sound reasoning, relevant credible evidence
    Sufficient reasoning, sufficient evidence
    Irrelevant reasoning, strong evidence
    20s
  • Q12
    What are the three rhetorical devices?
    Ethos, pathos, logos
    Enyos, pallos, largos
    Enyos, pathos, lothos
    Ethos, pallos, largos
    20s
  • Q13
    What should readers do when there is conflicting information on a topic?
    Believe the most recent source
    Believe the first source
    Verify information with additional sources
    Believe neither
    20s
  • Q14

    Ethos

    credibility, trustworthiness 

    logic and facts

    emotions

    20s
  • Q15

    Pathos

    credibility, trustworthiness 

    emotions

    logic and facts

    20s

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