Vocabulary Unit Nine And Some Persuasive Elements Question Preview (ID: 40886)


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or Consider this claim: Painting is the best form of art for capturing the beauty of nature. How someone might argue against this? Which sentence presents a counterclaim ?
a) Paints can capture the mood of a natural setting in a unique way.
b) Photography can capture even the smallest details in nature.
c)
d)

What the other side might have to say about your argument is also called the...
a) rebuttal
b) counterargument
c) thesis
d) reasoning

When a writer uses words and phrases to appeal to your feelings, then he or she is also using..
a) logical appeal
b) emotional appeal
c) claim
d) reasoning

What is a good way to structure a body paragraph?
a) Use a catchy lead, add detail, and then add a thesis
b) Make a point, add proof or evidence, and then explain your proof or evidence
c) Make a point, add proof and then move on to your next idea
d) Make a point and then support with strong language

If the shelf falls apart, then it ...
a) fortifies
b) disintegrates
c) integrates
d) reasoning

Consider this claim: When a book is made into a movie, you should read the book before seeing the movie. Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim ?
a) It's a waste of time to read a book when you can see the movie in a couple hours.
b) Books typically include more details about the characters and plot of a story than movie versions.
c)
d)

The introduction to any essay should end with a claim or ____________.
a) lead
b) thesis
c) proof
d) bridge

Having strength of mind is also possessing ...
a) integrate
b) effortless
c) fortitude
d) disintegrate

The main argument or point that you are trying to make...
a) claim
b) evidence
c) reasoning
d) audience

If it doesn't require much work, then the task is ...
a) integrate
b) fortify
c) effortless
d) disintegrate

Expert opinion and what makes a person trustworthy is...
a) logical appeal
b) ethical appeal
c) informative appeal
d) emotional appeal

If you have a lot of money, then you also have...
a) currency
b) integrity
c) fortitude
d) effortless

A credible writer is one who...
a) is believable
b) is impressive
c) is questionable
d) is passionate

Descriptive words and anecdotes are all usually examples of ....
a) ethical appeal
b) logical appeal
c) emotional appeal
d) informative appeal

Consider this claim: The ability to read a person's mind would be the best superpower to have. Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim ?
a) The ability to read a person's mind could help detectives solve crimes
b) The ability to read a person's mind could ruin valuable friendships.
c)
d)

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