Unit 6: Argument Key Vocabulary

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Rhetoric

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the skillful use of words to persuade or influence others

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Ethos

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a rhetorical technique (appeal) that builds credibility

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Pathos

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a rhetorical technique (appeal) that builds an emotional connection or response with the audience.

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Logos

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a rhetorical technique (appeal) that builds a sense of logic through the use of facts, data, statistics, etc.

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Argument

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a series of statements leading to a conclusion.

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Claim

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the main position of an argument; usually found directly in the thesis statement

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Evidence

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the information provided as support for a claim.

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Direct Quote

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a form of evidence that uses the exact words from another source; requires special punctuation (quotation marks).

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Paraphrase

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To put another person's words into your own words; requires a citation.

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Summary

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shortening a person's words or ideas into just the main ideas; requires a citation.