Argument Flashcardizz 23

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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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A logical fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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What does ethos refer to in persuasive writing?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, often used to convince the audience of the speaker's reliability.

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What is bias?

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Favoritism or prejudice resulting in unfair or distorted treatment of a person, event, or idea.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A part of an argument that presents the opposing viewpoint or argument.

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What is a commonplace assertion?

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A statement that is widely accepted as true but may not be supported by evidence.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support claims and provide justification for the argument being made.

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What is reasoning in the context of an argument?

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The logical process of connecting evidence to claims to support an argument.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is pathos in persuasive writing?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, used to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings.

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What is logos in persuasive writing?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts and statistics to support an argument.