Unit 1 Academic Vocab: Definitions

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Rhetorical appeals

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Ways a writer tries to convince the audience, using logic, emotion, or credibility.

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Ethos

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A way to persuade by showing the speaker is trustworthy or an expert.

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Pathos

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A way to persuade by appealing to people’s feelings or emotions.

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Logos

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A way to persuade using facts, data, or logical reasoning.

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Concession

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When you admit that the other side has a good point, even if you still disagree.

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Rebuttal

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When you respond to a concession by explaining why your argument is stronger.

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Counterargument

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A statement that presents the other side’s view in an argument.

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Historical evidence

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Facts or examples from the past used to support a point.

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Data/Statistics Evidence

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Numbers, graphs, or survey results used to prove something.

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Anecdotal evidence

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A short story or personal experience used to support a claim.