Argumentive (Claim) Vocabulary

a talk or public address in which a speaker presents an argument

• reasons

• claim

• speech

• counterargument

a statement that explains an action or belief

• evidence

• loaded language

• claim

• reason

a stating/explaining how or why the reason and the evidence agrees with the claim

• emotional appeal

• commentary

• loaded language

• claim

an argument made to address opposing viewpoints

• evidence

• logical appeal

• counterargument/counterclaim

• commentary

the speaker's position on the issue or problem; backed up with reasons and evidence

• emotional appeal

• claim

• logical appeal

• commentary

includes facts, statistics, examples, quotes, and other information to back up and agree with the claim

• evidence

• commentary

• claim

• counterargument/counterclaim

methods used to influence others

• narratives

• persuasive

• informational

A Red Cross commercial that shows the aftermath of a hurricane just before asking viewers to donate money is an example of what type appeal

• logical appeal

• emotional appeal

• loaded language

a way of writing or speaking that relies on logic and facts is an example of what type of appeal

• logical appeal

• emotional appeal

• loaded language

consists of words with strongly positive or negative connotations, intended to influence a reader's or listeners attitude

• logical appeal

• loaded language

• emotional appeal