Argumentative Techniques: Ga Milestones Lit II

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argumentative techniques

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tools a writer uses (including you!) to create an argumentative text, like claim, evidence, counterargument, rebuttal

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claim

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a statement or assertion that serves as the main point of an argumentative text

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evidence

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facts, examples, or data used to support a claim in an argument

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counterargument / counterclaim

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an opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the original claim

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ethos

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when the speaker makes himself look cool, smart, down to earth, or like someone who his audience would like

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rebuttal

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a response that addresses and counters the opposing viewpoint in an argument

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logical fallacy

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an "argument" that is tricky but doesn't make sense when you think about it

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persuasion

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the act of convincing someone to accept a certain viewpoint or take a specific action

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pathos

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when a speaker makes you FEEL a way (sad, angry, overjoyed) in order to persuade you

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logos

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when a speaker uses logic, reasoning, or facts to persuade the audience