Argument Writing

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What are the essential components of an argument?

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Claim, counterclaim, reasons, and supporting evidence.

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What type of appeal uses personal experience and credibility to gain audience trust?

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Ethos.

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What is a writer's subconscious inclination toward a particular judgment called?

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Bias.

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What does a counterclaim in an argument essay do?

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Considers an argument in opposition to the claim.

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Which type of appeal is primarily used in emotional advertisements, such as ASPCA commercials?

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Pathos.

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What is a claim in argument writing?

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A statement that asserts a belief or position.

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What is the purpose of supporting evidence in an argument?

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To provide proof and strengthen the claim.

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What is the role of reasoning in argument writing?

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To connect the claim and evidence logically.

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What does logos refer to in argument writing?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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How can bias affect an argument?

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It can lead to a one-sided perspective and weaken the argument's credibility.