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Argument and Claim
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ethos | Emphasizes the speaker's credibility and authority. Examples: celebrity endorsements, titles, professions, etc. |
| Pathos | Appeals to the audience's emotions. Examples : personal story, powerful image, or sad videos. |
| logos | Appeals to the audience's logic or reason. Examples:data, historical events, facts, test results, and personal experience. |
| Claim | The author's main point, a statement he or she believes to be true, must be arguable and provable. |
| Credibility | The author is able to be believed and trusted, Look for the following: -The author;s credentials and background -Where the article was published -Cited and reliable evidence used to support the claim. |
| Reliable Evidence | information or data that is trustworthy, accurate, and consistent, and can be verified through reputable sources. -Facts -Statistics -Quotes/expert opinions |