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Argument terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ethos | Emphasizes the speakers credibility , and authority. |
| Pathos | Appeals to the audiences emotions. |
| logos | Appeals to the audiences logic or reason. |
| credibility | The author is able to be beloved and trusted. |
| Argument | when the author wants to convince you of their position |
| Claim | The authors main point |
| Evidence | what the author uses to support their claim |
| Counterclaim | The opposite viewpoint of the authors claim |
| Rebuttal | When the author responds directly to the counterclaim |