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Argument
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Argument | When the author wants to convince you of their position |
| Claim | The authors main point. |
| Rebuttal | When the author responds directly to the counter claim |
| Counterclaim | The opposite view point of the authors claim |
| Relevant Evidence | What the author uses to support their claim |
| Credibility | The author is able to be trusted and believed |
| Ethos | Emphasize the speakers credibility and authority. |
| Pathos | Appeals to the audiences emotions |
| Logos | Appeals to the audiences logic or emotion. |