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Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

Expresses a point of view or position on an issue and supports the position with reasons and evidence.

A heated discussion characterized by strong feelings and loud voices

Question 2

Claim

Answer 2

The writer’s or speaker’s position on an issue

Having an opinion with reasons backed up by evidence.
- why is the speech being given

Question 3

Support

Answer 3

Valid reasons and relevant and sufficient evidence

The reasons backed up by evidence

Question 4

Counter argument/ counter claim

Answer 4

in a direction opposite to
an opposing claim
It is expected

Someone else’s opinion going against one persons claim.

Question 5

Bias

Answer 5

an inclination toward a particular judgement on a topic or issue.

Question 6

Anecdote

Answer 6

a narrative/short story that supports the overall claim.

Often funny

Question 7

Rhetorical question

Answer 7

asked in order to make a statement rather than to get an answer. Do not require a reply, writers use them to suggest that their arguments make their answer obvious or self evident.

Question 8

Rhetorical devices

Answer 8

The structure of sentences and paragraphs within a persuasive work in ways that make the works message resonate

Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace fro all. Let there be work, bread, water, and salt for all.

Question 9

Repetition

Answer 9

Uses the same word or words more than once for emphasis

Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace fro all. Let there be work, bread, water, and salt for all.

Question 10

Parallelism

Answer 10

Uses similar grammatical constructions to express ideas that are related or equal in importance. Often creates a rhythm

We cannot, we must not, refuse…
And we ought not, and we cannot, and we must not wait…

Question 11

Analogy

Answer 11

Makes a comparison between two subjects that are alike in some ways.

The canned, frozen, and processed product..
American popular music today..