The Rhetorical Triangle is...

The relationship between the 3 elements of an argument.

An opinion (claim) supported by evidence

A reservation/rebuttal must...

include a counterclaim, prove why a counterclaim is faulty

Is necessary for an argument, The reasons that support the claim in the form of a ‘because clause’

All of the following are examples of a claim, EXCEPT...

"Capital Prep is a high school in Bridgeport"

similar to evidence in supporting a claim., Specific reasons or support that backs up the claim

studbud

Argument Terms

11 termsStudBud Administration37 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards11 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 11

Answers

1
Counterclaims are harmful to an argument because they disagree with the speaker's claims.
True
False
2
Qualification specifies limits to claims, arguments and warrants
True
False
3
The Rhetorical Triangle is...
A way to help you remember the outline for a compare and contrast essay.
The relationship between the 6 elements of an argument.
The relationship between the 3 elements of an argument.
A hypothetical theory that should not be taken literally.
4
Argument is...
Another term for textual evidence
A statement that does not have to be supported
When people verbally disagree about something
An opinion (claim) supported by evidence
5
A reservation/rebuttal must...
include a counterclaim
be avoided in an argument
speak for itself
prove why a counterclaim is faulty
6
Warrant connects the grounds to the claim and does not need to be explicitly stated.
False
True
7
Good arguments have...
rebuttals
a strong speaker
only facts and no opinions
counterclaims
8
There are 3 different elements of an argument
True
False
9
Evidence is...
Not necessary for an argument
Is necessary for an argument
The reasons that support the claim in the form of a ‘because clause’
Not relevant to a claim
10
All of the following are examples of a claim, EXCEPT...
"college is necessary to enter a successful career path"
"experience is not always necessary for an entry level job"
"Capital Prep is a high school in Bridgeport"
"people should not smoke"
11
Grounds are...
similar to evidence in supporting a claim.
an optional part of an argument based on the appeal.
Specific reasons or support that backs up the claim
the perimeters of a plot of land

Argument Terms Flashcards | StudBud