Rhetoric and Argument

What is the term for a coherent series of statements leading from a premise to a conclusion, aimed at persuading others of a particular point of view?

• Argument

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

Which term describes a statement that asserts a belief or truth, requiring evidence and reasoning to support it?

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Thesis

• Bias

What term refers to information, facts, data, or quotations used to support an argument or claim?

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Synthesis

• Plagiarism

What is the term for a particular tendency, inclination, or prejudice for or against something, often considered to be unfair?

• Bias

• Credibility

• Validity

• Synthesis

What term refers to the quality of being trusted, reliable, and believable, often used to evaluate sources?

• Credibility

• Validity

• Empirical Evidence

• Primary Source

What is the term for the soundness or cogency of an argument, based on logical reasoning and evidence?

• Validity

• Credibility

• Reasoning

• Context

What term refers to the circumstances or background information that surrounds an event, statement, or idea and can affect its meaning or interpretation?

• Context

• Perspective

• Bias

• Empirical Evidence

What is the act of disproving a statement or theory, often used to weaken or invalidate a counterargument?

• Refutation

• Paraphrase

• Annotation

• Synthesis

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on ethics, character, or credibility of the speaker or writer?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Fallacy

Which rhetorical appeal targets the audience's emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Refutation