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Persuasive Appeals

TermDefinition
Norms Shared rules or expectations about how people should act in a group.
Center The main point or most important part of something.
Habits Actions you do regularly, often without thinking about them. Example: I have a habit of biting my nails when I'm nervous.
Paraphrase To restate something in your own words without changing the meaning.
Purpose The reason why something is done or written.
Argument A claim or opinion that is supported with reasons and evidence (not a fight).
Evidence Facts, examples, or quotes that support a claim.
Reasoning The explanation of how and why the evidence supports the claim.
Counterclaim An opposing or different claim than the one being argued.
Persuasive appeals Ways a writer or speaker tries to convince an audience.
Ethos An appeal that builds trust by showing the speaker or writer is credible or trustworthy. Example: The doctor said to eat less candy because it's making me feel tired.
Pathos An appeal that uses emotions to persuade the audience. Example: If you don't adopt a pet, they will never find a home. So adopt now!
Logos An appeal that uses logic, facts, and reasoning to persuade. Example: If you don't do chores and homework, you can't go out with your friends this weekend.
Debate A formal discussion where people present and defend different viewpoints.
Sound reasoning Logical thinking that clearly and fairly connects evidence to a claim.
Fallacy A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument weak or misleading. Example: Cats are cute and nice, so I can keep a tiger as a pet too.
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