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Argument
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Argument | When the author wants to convince you of their position. |
| Claim | The author's main point. |
| Evidence | What the author uses to support their claim. |
| counterclaim | The opposite viewpoint of the author's claim. |
| rebuttal | When the author responds directly to the counterclaim. |
| credibility | The author is able to be believed and trusted. |
| Ethos | Convincing by the character of the author |
| Pathos | Persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions. |
| Logos | Persuading by the use of reasoning. |