Elements of an Argument

Front

What is a discussion in which people express different opinions about something?

Back

Argument

Front

What is something you can't touch, like confidence?

Back

Intangible

Front

What are words that connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs?

Back

Transitions

Front

What is the information that you believe is true?

Back

Claim

Front

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker?

Back

Ethos

Front

What is a statement that supports a position in an argument?

Back

Claim

Front

What is a statement that opposes a position in an argument?

Back

Counterclaim

Front

What is the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience?

Back

Pathos

Front

What is the logical appeal used to persuade an audience?

Back

Logos

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argument?

Back

To present the main point or claim of the argument.