EAP Structuring an Argumentative Essay 4

Question 1

What is the function of an 'appeal to logos' in argumentative writing?

Accepted Answer

Using logic, data, and reasoning to persuade

Answer

Logos refers to logical appeals — the use of facts, statistics, and reasoned arguments to persuade the audience rationally.

Question 2

A student writes: 'Everyone knows that online learning is inferior to in-person education.' This is an example of which logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Hasty generalization / Bandwagon appeal

Answer

'Everyone knows' is a bandwagon appeal that substitutes popular opinion for actual evidence, making it a logical fallacy.

Question 3

In academic argumentation, what is the purpose of citing peer-reviewed sources?

Accepted Answer

To establish ethos and support claims with credible evidence

Answer

Citing peer-reviewed sources builds the writer's credibility (ethos) and provides evidence that has been vetted by experts in the field.

Question 4

Which technique most effectively improves the coherence between body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

Using transitional phrases that link the previous paragraph's idea to the next

Answer

Transitional phrases create logical bridges between paragraphs, showing how each point connects to the overall argument.

Question 5

What distinguishes a 'claim of policy' from a 'claim of fact' in argumentation?

Accepted Answer

A claim of policy argues what should be done; a claim of fact argues what is true

Answer

Claims of policy advocate for specific actions or changes, while claims of fact assert that something is or is not true based on evidence.

EAP - English For Academic Purposes Practice Test