RI8-Vocab Flashcard

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Claim

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A statement where a writer asserts truth to support an argument.

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Logic: a process for making conclusions and a tool. The foundation of a logical argument is its proposition.

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is a process for making a conclusion and a tool you can use. The foundation of a logical argument is its proposition, or statement.

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Testimonial

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An authentic narrative, told by a witness moved to narrate by the urgency of a situation (e.g., war, oppression, revolution).

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Reasoning

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Thinking logically to form a conclusion.

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Bandwagon

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popular and attracting increasing support.

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Plain Folks

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A form of propaganda and a logical fallacy where the speaker presents as an average person who empathizes with the listener's concerns.

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Evidence

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The body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Pathos

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Appeal to emotion in persuasive rhetoric or writing.

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Induction

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Method of reasoning from specific instances to a general conclusion.

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Support

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to uphold or defend as valid or right.