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Argument/Claim Terms

TermDefinition
Ethos (ethical appeal) Emphasizes the speaker's credibility and authority. (celeb endorsements, titles, professions, etc.)
Pathos (emotion) Appeals to the audiences emotions. (personal story, powerful image, or sad videos.)
Logos (reasoning) Appeals to the audiences logic or reason. (data, historical events, facts, test results, personal experience.)
Claim The authors main point, a statement that he or she believes to be true, must be arguable and provable.
Credibility The author is able to be beloved and trusted. Look for credentials and backround, where the article was published, and cited reliable sources.
Reliable Evidence Information or data that is trustworthy, accurate, and consistent, and can be verified with other sources. Ex: Facts, Statistics, Quotes, Expert Opinions
Arugement When the author wants to convice you of their position.
Evidence What the author uses to support their reasons.
Counterclaim The oppisite viewpoint of the authors claim.
Rebuttal When the author responds directly to the counterclaim.
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