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True or False. Writing that purely focuses on convincing the reader to agree with the author is argumentative.
False
True or False. Writing that supports a claim/thesis using various appeals as evidence is argumentative writing.
True
True or False. The term issue refers to what people disagree about.
True
An issue can be about one of three things. Name one.
subject, situation, or idea
How may clear sides does an issue have?
Two
True or False. In order to effectively argue the issue, you must be in favor of the issue and oppose it.
False
True or False. You know you have an issue when everyone agrees with you.
False
What is the term that refers to that statement that expresses the issue and your point of view?
Thesis Statement
True or False. You should not begin your thesis statement with "I think", "I believe", or "In my opinion".
True
When making an argument, it is important to know your_________________.
Audience
An argumentative method is called an ______________________.
Appeal
What appeal uses evidence that includes statistics, data, numbers, etc.?
Logical
What appeal speaks to the audience's heart through expression of feelings?
Emotional
What appeal uses expert testimony or a credible spokesperson?
Ethical
The ________________________ is when you acknowledge the opposing side of your argument.
Counterpoint
True or False. Using a counterpoint will give more power to your point of view.
True
In order to use someone else's information without plagiarizing it, you should always provide a ______________________.
Citation
The last page of an argumentative paper where complete citations are documented is called ______________________________.
Bibliography or Works Cited
True or False. An in-text citation is a shortened version of the bibliography.
True
True or False. A debate is the verbal equivalent of an argumentative essay.
True