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