Elements of an Argument

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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What is a statistic?

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A numerical data point that represents a fact or a trend.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short, personal story used to illustrate a point or argument.

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to credibility or character, often using experts or trustworthy figures.

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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 logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to support an argument.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim or argument being made.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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To persuade the audience to accept a particular point of view.

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What are the elements of an argument?

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Claim, evidence, reasoning, counterclaim, and rebuttal.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, forming the basis of an argument.