An example of an overgeneralization is:

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

A "call-to-action" sentence:

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

An overgeneralization:

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

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

The body paragraphs of your argumentative or persuasive paper should:

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

Which of these is a slippery slope argument?

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

Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact

What is a counterargument?

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

What is a slippery slope argument?

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

What is an example of Pathos?

The Humane Society commercial we watched.

Which of these would be an example of a CLAIM ?

Mr. Hoier is amazing and should win the Teacher of the Year Award.

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

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

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

What is an example of Logos?

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

Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts

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An example of an overgeneralization is:
Speed limits are too low and should be raised.
If we raise the speed limit people will just drive faster and still speed
Speed limits are too high and should be lowered.
Everyone speeds down Dakota Ave anyway, so we should raise the speed limit.
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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.
Makes a broad statement that uses words like always, never, etc.
Says something will lead to something else, which leads to something else..
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Which is an example of Ethos?
A company showing how they care and give back to the community
All of the above
A certified doctor stating a drug is safe and works
Michael Jordan advertising Air Jordans
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An overgeneralization:
A broad statement using words like always, never, etc.
It uses logical facts and statements with data and statistics.
Events that are hard to stop once it has begun and leads to worse things.
Showing how bad something is for people.
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What is ethos?
A string of events where one leads to another and things get out of hand
Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact
Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts
Ethical appeal trying to prove their credibility, expertise, or character
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The body paragraphs of your argumentative or persuasive paper should:
Start the paper and be well thought out and well written
Each one should be a new, well thought out reason with support/explanation.
All include a claim.
End the paper strongly
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Which of these is a slippery slope argument?
A study at UCLA shows this chemical can lead to cancer.
9 out of 10 dentists agree this toothpaste is the best.
I like dogs, so you should too.
If we lower the voting age it will never stop until we have children voting
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What is Pathos?
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
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Where does one usually find the CLAIM ?
In one of the body paragraphs
In the bibliography
In the conclusion paragraph
In the introduction paragraph
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What is a counterargument?
When you hold the argument in the kitchen while standing at the counter.
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.
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What is a slippery slope argument?
Events that are hard to stop once it has begun and leads to worse things.
A broad statement using words like always, never, etc.
It uses logical facts and statements with data and statistics.
Showing how bad something is for people.
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What is an example of Pathos?
The Colgate commercial we watched
The Doritos commercial we watched
The Humane Society commercial we watched.
The Direct TV commercial we watched
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Which of these would be an example of a CLAIM ?
Many believe that Mr. Hoier is an amazing teacher.
He has been teaching for 24 years and is an expert in his field.
Some people feel he deserves to win the Teacher of the Year Award.
Mr. Hoier is amazing and should win the Teacher of the Year Award.
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Which of these is a call-to-action sentence?
We cannot allow this to happen. People of Huron, get out and vote "no"!
9 out of 10 dentists agree Colgate is the best teeth-whitening toothpaste.
There should be a Stop sign at the end of our block.
It is a well known fact that everyone loves dogs
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A strong argument:
All of the above.
Uses facts that can be proven
Has numbers, quotes, and data.
Gives and cites its sources
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What is a CLAIM ?
The sentence that states what side you are on in an argument
The final paragraph of your argumentative paper
The first paragraph of your argumentative paper
The main reason you believe what you believe
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What is an example of Logos?
Sarah Maclachlan being a celebrity and endorsing the Humane Society
The Humane Society pointing out it is just $18 a month, 60 cents a day
Sarah Maclachlan singing "In the Arms of an Angel"
Dogs whimpering and crying
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What is Logos?
A string of events where one leads to another and things get out of hand
Appeals to logic and uses reason and facts
Ethical appeal trying to prove their credibility, expertise, or character
Emotional appeal that goes for an emotional impact

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