Argument Practice #3

Last updated about 6 years ago

8 questions

Note from the author:

claim, counterclaim, appeal, fallacy

Last updated about 6 years ago

8 questions

Note from the author:

claim, counterclaim, appeal, fallacy

Question 6

The author is supporting their argument by including a quotation from an emergency room doctor. What type of appeal is this an example of?

a logical appeal

an ethical appeal

an emotional appeal

Question 7

a logical appeal

an ethical appeal

an emotional appeal

Question 8

"Compared to other sports, skateboarding doesn't seem too bad."

"True, there is some risk involved, but that's no different from other athletics."

"Not only will students who skateboard become more involved, but they will also be in a safe environment."

"Many people who skateboard have nowhere to practice their skills other than the streets."

Question 1

thesis statement

hook

topic sentence

claim

Question 2

Many people dislike skateboarding.

Organized skateboarding can be safe.

Many students who skateboard aren't involved in other after school activities.

Schools should offer competitive skateboarding as an after-school activity.

Question 3

Faulty Reasoning

Hasty Generalization

Either/Or Fallacy

Question 4

a logical appeal

an ethical appeal

an emotional appeal

Question 5

Most skateboarders aren't involved in extracurricular activities.

Most skateboarders  have the same extracurricular interests.

Skateboarders often practice in the streets.

Schools should offer skateboarding as an after-school activity to help students become more involved at school.