Argumentative Essay Terms

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What is a claim?

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A speaker's position on a problem or an issue.

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What is a counterclaim?

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Opposite of my claim.

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason, often using facts and statistics.

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to credibility or character, establishing trust with the audience.

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What is pathos?

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An appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim, arguing against it.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a persuasive technique?

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Methods used to convince the audience, such as emotional appeals or logical reasoning.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.