Argument Flashcardizz 23

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It is used to convince the audience of the speaker's reliability or authority.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. In arguments, it is the main point that the author is trying to prove.

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What is the target audience?

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The target audience is the specific group of people that a message, advertisement, or product is aimed at.

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What is an appeal to pity?

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An appeal to pity is a logical fallacy where someone tries to win support for an argument by exploiting feelings of pity or guilt.

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What is loaded language?

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Loaded language is emotionally charged language that is intended to provoke an emotional response rather than a logical one.

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What is a fallacy?

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A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning or logic that undermines the validity of an argument.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action.