Argumentative writing

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What is argumentative writing?

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A form of writing in which the author takes a stance on an issue and provides evidence to support that position.

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What are some common phrases used to summarize an argument?

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To summarize, To sum up, All in all, In summary, To wrap up, Simply stated.

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What is the importance of citing evidence in argumentative writing?

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Citing evidence lends credibility to the argument and allows readers to verify the information.

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How can you cite evidence from a text?

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Examples include: 'According to the text The Landlady by Roald Dahl it states "______".' or '(Dahl, 1959)'.

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What must you do when paraphrasing a source?

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You must still give credit to the original author by including their last name and publication date or line numbers.

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions.

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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What is ethos in argumentative writing?

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Ethos is the credibility or ethical appeal of the author, establishing trust with the audience.

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What are the three main rhetorical appeals?

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The three main rhetorical appeals are ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).

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Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement in argumentative writing?

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A clear thesis statement provides a roadmap for the argument and helps the reader understand the main point.