Argumentative Writing terms

Front

What is the term used for when you state your opinion or point of view on the issue out loud or on paper?

Back

Claim

Front

What is the term used for proof that supports your claim called? Examples, articles, experts, statistics.

Back

Evidence

Front

What is the term used that proves the counterclaim less valuable than your claim? disputing why the other side is wrong.

Back

rebuttal

Front

What is the term used when addressing the other side of the argument?

Back

Counterclaim

Front

What is the term used for a matter or topic that is important to you that is worth arguing about?

Back

issue

Front

What is the term for using quotes, someone's character, or celebrity endorsements in an argumentative/persuasive paper?

Back

Ethos

Front

What is the term for using emotions and pity, pulling on heartstrings to persuade a person's point of view?

Back

Pathos

Front

What is the term for using evidence that can be backed up with facts, statistics, experts?

Back

Logos

Front

What is the term used for why a person feels the way you do on an issue? This is based on past experiences, your beliefs, emotions. When writing we follow them up with evidence to help prove our claim.

Back

reason