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Argument vcb
Types of argument
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Logos | Logic |
| Warrant | Explanation of low evidence supporting the claim Rule |
| Rhetoric | The art of effective speaking or persuading |
| Pathos | Use of emotion |
| Exigence | What's going on in the real world that leads to author's argument An issue, problem, or situation that causes or prompts someone to write or speak |
| Audience | Refers to the listeners of a speech or readers of an article "Who am I writing this for" |
| Ethos | Ethics and credibitily |
| Evidence | Sufficient, Relevant, or Irrelevant |
| Claim | The thesis statement that arises from a question which then in turn rises from the examination or data |
| Counter Argument/ Counterclaim | Acknowledging the opposite side of your argument Expresses the view of a person who disagrees with your position |
| Author's Purpose | The reason an author writes (persuade,inform,entertain) What is the goal of the speaker |