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The ________________________ is when you acknowledge the opposing side of your argument.

Counterpoint

What appeal uses evidence that includes statistics, data, numbers, etc.?

Logical

True or False. In order to effectively argue the issue, you must be in favor of the issue and oppose it.

False

What appeal speaks to the audience's heart through expression of feelings?

Emotional

True or False. You should not begin your thesis statement with "I think", "I believe", or "In my opinion".

True

True or False. Writing that supports a claim/thesis using various appeals as evidence is argumentative writing.

True

True or False. An in-text citation is a shortened version of the bibliography.

True

What appeal uses expert testimony or a credible spokesperson?

Ethical

An issue can be about one of three things. Name one.

subject, situation, or idea

True or False. A debate is the verbal equivalent of an argumentative essay.

True

In order to use someone else's information without plagiarizing it, you should always provide a ______________________.

Citation

How may clear sides does an issue have?

Two

True or False. Writing that purely focuses on convincing the reader to agree with the author is argumentative.

False

When making an argument, it is important to know your_________________.

Audience

What is the term that refers to that statement that expresses the issue and your point of view?

Thesis Statement

True or False. You know you have an issue when everyone agrees with you.

False

The last page of an argumentative paper where complete citations are documented is called ______________________________.

Bibliography or Works Cited

True or False. The term issue refers to what people disagree about.

True

True or False. Using a counterpoint will give more power to your point of view.

True

An argumentative method is called an ______________________.

Appeal