Understanding Arguments

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Arguable claim:

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the author’s opinion that is supported by evidence

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(Appeals) Ethos:

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Credibility

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(Appeals) Pathos:

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Emotion

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(Appeals) Logos:

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Logic

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Convincing conclusion:

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• Reiterates the claim

• Has a call to action

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Counterargument:

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The opposing claim, that’s supported by evidence.

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Concessions:

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Acknowledging the strengths of the counterclaim.

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Rebuttals: 

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The big “BUT”