When the authors want to convince you of their opinion

What the author uses to support their claim

The opposite viewpoint of the authors claim

When the authors responds directly to the counterclaim

The author is able to be believed and trusted

Emphasizes the speakers credibility and authority

Appeals to the audiences logic or reasoning/ uses proof

Appeals to the audiences emotions

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Argument/Caim Vocab

Term	Definition
Argument	When the authors want to convince you of their opinion
Claim	The authors main point
Relevant Evidence	What the author uses to support their claim
Counterclaim	The opposite viewpoint of the authors claim
Rebuttal	When the authors responds directly to the counterclaim
Credible	The author is able to be believed and trusted
Ethos	Emphasizes the speakers credibility and authority
Logos	Appeals to the audiences logic or reasoning/ uses proof
Pathos	Appeals to the audiences emotions