Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It is used to convince the audience of the reliability or authority of the speaker or writer.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It must be arguable and can be supported by evidence.

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What does it mean for a claim to be arguable?

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An arguable claim is one that can be supported or opposed with evidence and reasoning. It is not a statement of fact.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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The purpose of an argument is to persuade the audience to accept a particular point of view or to take a specific action.

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What is the difference between a claim and an argument?

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A claim is a statement that can be disputed, while an argument is a set of claims supported by evidence and reasoning.

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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Evidence supports claims and helps to persuade the audience by providing proof and credibility.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the original claim.

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Why is it important to address counterarguments?

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Addressing counterarguments strengthens an argument by showing that the writer has considered multiple perspectives.