Examining a Writer’s Argument

Directions: For each text, write the claim and its supporting evidence in the chart.

“Why College Isn’t (And Shouldn’t Have to Be) For Everyone” / “Actually, College is Very Much Worth It”
Claim: / Claim:
Evidence:
1.)
2.)
3.) / Evidence:
1.)
2.)
3.)
4.)
Counterclaim(s): / Counterclaim(s):
Refutation: / Refutation:
Closing / Restatement of major claim: / Closing / Restatement of major claim:
Call to action: / Call to action:

Compare the claims made by each of these two writers. Evaluate the reasons and evidence used by each writer.

Which writer provides a stronger argument? Provide evidence from BOTH text to support your answer. Write a well-developed response below.

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Rhetorical Appeals

Directions: Provide two examples of each of the following rhetorical appeals.

1.)“Why College Isn’t and Shouldn’t Have to Be for Everyone”

Rhetorical Appeal:
Identify two examples of each of the following rhetorical appeals (cite textual evidence / direct quotes) / Explanation:
Explain why this is an example of (pathos, logos, or ethos)
Pathos (Audience): Appeal to Emotion [How does the speaker try to evoke certain emotions from the reader and what are those emotions?]
1.)
2.) / Explanation 1:
Explanation 2:
Logos (Argument) : Appeal to Logic [facts, statistics, examples, reason]
1.)
2.) / Explanation 1:
Explanation 2:
Ethos (Speaker): Appeal to Ethics [How does the speaker build credibility & trustworthiness? How does the speaker show that he is someone of good moral & values?
1.)
2.) / Explanation 1:
Explanation 2:

Rhetorical Appeals

Directions: Provide two examples of each of the following rhetorical appeals.

2.)“Actually College is Very Much Worth It”

Rhetorical Appeal:
Identify two examples of each of the following rhetorical appeals (cite textual evidence / direct quotes) / Explanation:
Explain why this is an example of (pathos, logos, or ethos)
Pathos (Audience): Appeal to Emotion [How does the speaker try to evoke certain emotions from the reader and what are those emotions?]
1.)
2.) / Explanation 1:
Explanation 2:
Logos (Argument) : Appeal to Logic [facts, statistics, examples, reason]
1.)
2.) / Explanation 1:
Explanation 2:
Ethos (Speaker): Appeal to Ethics [How does the speaker build credibility & trustworthiness? How does the speaker show that he is someone of good moral & values?
1.)
2.) / Explanation 1:
Explanation 2:

Argument Essay

  1. Introduction and Claim:Introduce your topic that explains the debate and state your claim or position (Include an attention grabber that gets your readers attention).

2. Supporting Paragraphs:Provide evidence to support your claim

1.)
2.)
3.)
4.)

3.)Refutation:Address and acknowledge the counter-argument and provide a refutation (a reason or reasons as to why your reasoning is more valid).

4.)Conclusion/Call to Action:Provide the reader with a closing statement that restates your major position