Elements of Argument

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What is a claim?

Back

A direct, specific, and arguable statement that a writer/speaker is trying to prove.

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Counterclaim

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A statement that disagrees with a claim by providing alternate evidence and reasoning

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What is a fact?

Back

A statement that can be proven true by direct experience or verified research

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What is reasoning?

Back

An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim

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What is an opinion?

Back

A statement about what a person/group thinks to be true

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What is confirmation bias?

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A focus on evidence that supports what we want to be true

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The rhetorical appeal of ethos is...

Back

based on morals and ethics

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The rhetorical appeal of logos is...

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based on logic and reasoning

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The rhetorical appeal of pathos is...

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based on emotions and feelings

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What is the purpose of rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices?

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To make your argument more convincing.