Feb 2-6 Vocab

1.

7 points

What should you always do at the beginning of a new paragraph?

make sure the first word is lined up with the margin

begin each paragraph with the word I

indent

write the first letter of the first word in lower case letters

2.

7 points

categorical claim

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

a statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim

a rhetorical fallacy in which a claim is based on the often faulty logic of relating two things solely because they are in the same category

the means of persuasion in an argument

3.

7 points

What is persuasive writing?

a way to let people know how much you know

a way of writing used by prisoners

a method of presenting incorrect information

A style of writing where the writer tries to make the reader change to the writer's opinion or beliefs

4.

7 points

What is wrong with the following sentence:

If you will let me, i will help you.

the lower case i needs to be capitalized

the word If should not be capitalized

the comma should be removed

a question mark is needed at the end rather than a period

5.

7 points

counter argument

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

what happens when an adult intervenes in a child's disagreement

when the author turns against his/her argument to challenge it and then turns back to re-affirm it

unreasonably advance the writer's own authority or character

6.

7 points

appeal

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

a rhetorical fallcy in which the intent is to attack the character or circumstance of the proponent of the poisiton in order to distract from the argument

the means of persuasion in an argument

7.

7 points

exaggeration

a statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

an overstatement or representation of more that is true

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

8.

7 points

stereotyping

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

the means of persuasion in an argument

a rhetorical fallacy in which one classifies a person or group according to a common aspect that is oversimplified, rigidly applied, and often uncomplimentary

9.

7 points

logical fallacy

the means of persuasion in an argument

an incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning

unreasonably advance the writer's own authority or character

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

10.

7 points

emotional fallacy

a statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim

an overstatement or representation of more that is true

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

when watching or reading something makes you cry

11.

2 points

How many grandchildren does Mrs. Wade have?

8

3

6

5

12.

7 points

testimonial

a statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

the means of a persuasion in an argument

13.

7 points

ad hominem

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

a rhetorical fallacy in which the intent is to attack the character or circumstance of the proponent of the position in order to distract from the argument

the means of persuasion in an argument

14.

7 points

rhetorical fallacy

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing

a statement in support of a particular truth, fact, or claim

unreasonably advance the writer's own authority or character

unfairly appeal to the audience's emotions

15.

7 points

ethical fallacy

when the author turns against his/her argument to challenge it and then turns back to re-affirm it

unreasonably advance the writer's own authority or character

the means of persuasion in an argument

an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing