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What term best describes the sentence the writer uses to express his/her stance on the issue?
a) Reasons
b) Data/Evidence
c) Claim
d) Conclusion
What term describes the word choice the reader uses to determine the writer's tone?
a) Claim
b) Reasons
c) Mood
d) Diction
What word means the writer's attitude towards his subject?
a) Mood
b) Tone
c) Reasons
d) Claim
What does the writer use to support his claim to argue why he feels the way he does?
a) Evidence
b) Claim
c) Reasons
d) Conclusion
What does the writer use to support his reasons to prove they are accurate and legitimate?
a) Claim
b) Evidence
c) Conclusion
d) Warrant
What is another term for argumentative as seen in PIEE?
a) Persuade
b) Express/Reflect
c) Entertain
d) Inform/Explain
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of tone in argumentative writing?
a) If a writer's word choice is positive, then so is the tone.
b) If a writer's word choice is negative, then so is the tone.
c) A writer's tone can shift or change in a text.
d) The tone is typically neutral in argumentative writing.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of bias in terms of argumentative writing?
a) Argumentative writing is expected to be biased while inform/explain is typically not.
b) Bias is created by using word choice/diction that establishes the writer's tone.
c) Bias is not expected in argumentative writing.
d) Bias is when the writer inserts his own opinions which are shaped by his own experiences and observations.
Which term collectively describes the strategies writers use to sell their arguments?
a) Strategies
b) Rhetoric
c) Tone
d) Structure
Which terms describes the use of ethos, logos, and pathos to sway readers?
a) Rhetoric
b) Tone
c) Appeals
d) Structure
What is the definition of logos?
a) A writer's feelings on an issue.
b) A writer's use of logic and facts (stats and numbers) to prove his argument.
c) A writer's attempt to establish trust and credibility with the audience.
d) A writer's attempt to establish an emotional connection with the audience.
What is the definition of ethos?
a) A writer's feelings on an issue.
b) A writer's use of logic and facts (stats and numbers) to prove his argument.
c) A writer's attempt to establish trust and credibility with the audience.
d) A writer's attempt to establish an emotional connection with the audience.
What is the definition of pathos?
a) A writer's feelings on an issue.
b) A writer's use of logic and facts (stats and numbers) to prove his argument.
c) A writer's attempt to establish trust and credibility with the audience.
d) A writer's attempt to establish an emotional connection with the audience.
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