Arguments & Claims

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The art of speaking or writing formally or effectively is called

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Rhetoric

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A statement of opinion about a debatable topic is called

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Argument

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Rhetoric that appeals to emotion is called

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Pathos

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An appeal to ethics or credibility is called

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Ethos

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Allusion, analogy, repetition, and simile are all examples of

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Rhetorical devices

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The logical appeal in rhetoric is known as

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Logos

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A counterargument is used to

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Address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the original argument.

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The purpose of a thesis statement is to

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Summarize the main point or claim of an essay.

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In persuasive writing, the use of statistics and facts is an example of

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Logos.

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The term used for a fallacy that attacks the character of the opponent is

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Ad hominem.