Evaluating Arguments

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a statement or series of statements that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is the author's main argument or assertion that they are trying to prove.

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What does 'audience' refer to in evaluating arguments?

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The audience is the intended reader or group of people that the author is trying to persuade.

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What is logos?

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Logos refers to logical reasoning and the use of facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade the audience by evoking feelings.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to ethics, establishing the credibility and trustworthiness of the author.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is the opposite of the writer's claim, used to rebut or challenge the original argument.

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What is bias in an argument?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of the argument.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that support the claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim, providing evidence or reasoning to refute it.