Which of these is a slippery slope argument?

If we lower the voting age it will never stop until we have children voting

Ethical appeal trying to prove their credibility, expertise, or character

A "call-to-action" sentence:

Asks reader to get involved in some way & go out to do something about it.

An example of an overgeneralization is:

Everyone speeds down Dakota Ave anyway, so we should raise the speed limit.

The sentence that states what side you are on in an argument

Which of these is a call-to-action sentence?

We cannot allow this to happen. People of Huron, get out and vote "no"!

What is a counterargument?

When you say what the other side might argue and then disprove it

An overgeneralization:

A broad statement using words like always, never, etc.

Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts

What is an example of Logos?

The Humane Society pointing out it is just $18 a month, 60 cents a day

The body paragraphs of your argumentative or persuasive paper should:

Each one should be a new, well thought out reason with support/explanation.

What is a slippery slope argument?

Events that are hard to stop once it has begun and leads to worse things.

Which of these would be an example of a CLAIM ?

Mr. VanWyhe is horrible and should win the Worst Teacher of the Year Award.

What is an example of Pathos?

The Humane Society commercial we watched.

Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact

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1
A strong argument:
Uses facts that can be proven
Has numbers, quotes, and data.
All of the above.
Gives and cites its sources
2
Which of these is a slippery slope argument?
If we lower the voting age it will never stop until we have children voting
9 out of 10 dentists agree this toothpaste is the best.
A study at UCLA shows this chemical can lead to cancer.
I like dogs, so you should too.
3
What is ethos?
Ethical appeal trying to prove their credibility, expertise, or character
Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact
A string of events where one leads to another and things get out of hand
Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts
4
A "call-to-action" sentence:
Is in the introduction paragraph
Asks reader to get involved in some way & go out to do something about it.
Says something will lead to something else, which leads to something else..
Makes a broad statement that uses words like always, never, etc.
5
An example of an overgeneralization is:
Speed limits are too high and should be lowered.
Everyone speeds down Dakota Ave anyway, so we should raise the speed limit.
Speed limits are too low and should be raised.
If we raise the speed limit people will just drive faster and still speed
6
What is a CLAIM ?
The sentence that states what side you are on in an argument
The main reason you believe what you believe
The first paragraph of your argumentative paper
The final paragraph of your argumentative paper
7
Which is an example of Ethos?
All of the above
A company showing how they care and give back to the community
Michael Jordan advertising Air Jordans
A certified doctor stating a drug is safe and works
8
Where does one usually find the CLAIM ?
In one of the body paragraphs
In the conclusion paragraph
In the bibliography
In the introduction paragraph
9
Which of these is a call-to-action sentence?
There should be a Stop sign at the end of our block.
9 out of 10 dentists agree Colgate is the best teeth-whitening toothpaste.
It is a well known fact that everyone loves dogs
We cannot allow this to happen. People of Huron, get out and vote "no"!
10
What is a counterargument?
When you say what the other side might argue and then disprove it
An argument that goes in circles and confuses the opposing side.
An argument with strong support and facts/statistics.
When you hold the argument in the kitchen while standing at the counter.
11
An overgeneralization:
A broad statement using words like always, never, etc.
Events that are hard to stop once it has begun and leads to worse things.
Showing how bad something is for people.
It uses logical facts and statements with data and statistics.
12
What is Logos?
A string of events where one leads to another and things get out of hand
Ethical appeal trying to prove their credibility, expertise, or character
Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts
Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact
13
What is an example of Logos?
Dogs whimpering and crying
Sarah Maclachlan being a celebrity and endorsing the Humane Society
Sarah Maclachlan singing "In the Arms of an Angel"
The Humane Society pointing out it is just $18 a month, 60 cents a day
14
The body paragraphs of your argumentative or persuasive paper should:
Start the paper and be well thought out and well written
All include a claim.
End the paper strongly
Each one should be a new, well thought out reason with support/explanation.
15
What is a slippery slope argument?
It uses logical facts and statements with data and statistics.
Showing how bad something is for people.
Events that are hard to stop once it has begun and leads to worse things.
A broad statement using words like always, never, etc.
16
Which of these would be an example of a CLAIM ?
Many believe that Mr. VanWyhe is a horrible teacher.
He has been teaching for 3 years and he has no idea what he is doing.
Some people feel he deserves to win the Worst Teacher of the Year Award.
Mr. VanWyhe is horrible and should win the Worst Teacher of the Year Award.
17
What is an example of Pathos?
The Doritos commercial we watched
The Direct TV commercial we watched
The Colgate commercial we watched
The Humane Society commercial we watched.
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What is Pathos?
Ethical appeal trying to prove their credibility, expertise, or character
Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts
Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact
A string of events where one leads to another and things get out of hand

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