Evaluating Arguments

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What are anecdotes?

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Anecdotes are brief stories that illustrate points.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is an emotional appeal.

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Who writes argumentatively through published opinion pieces?

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Journalists write argumentatively through published opinion pieces such as articles.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a writer's position on a problem or issue.

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What are quotations?

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Quotations are direct statements from authorities, such as books or articles.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character.

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What is logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main argument.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

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What is a fallacy?

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A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.