Elements of an Argument

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What is the support given for the claim?

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Reasons are the support given for the claim in an argument.

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What term refers to the evidence that supports reasons and includes examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts?

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Evidence is the term that refers to the support for reasons in an argument.

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What appeal deals with emotions and uses imagery or figurative language as support points?

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Pathos is the appeal that deals with emotions in an argument.

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What is the writer's position or opinion on an issue called?

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A claim is the writer's position or opinion on an issue.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to evaluate an argument: Change viewpoints, Confirm ideas about a topic, Help to bring about change, So you can win?

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So you can win is NOT a reason to evaluate an argument.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the purpose of reasons in an argument?

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Reasons provide support for the claim and help persuade the audience.

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What is ethos in the context of an argument?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character in an argument.

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What is logos in the context of an argument?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason in an argument.