Argumentative Vocabulary

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What is the term for the appeal to logic and reason in an argument?

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Logos

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The position you are trying to get your reader/audience to accept, also known as the heart of an argument.

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Claim

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Method of persuasion that appeals to emotions and feelings.

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Pathos

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Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument.

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Counterclaim

Front

What is the term for the logical appeal in an argument?

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Logos

Front

What is the term for the credibility or ethical appeal in an argument?

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Ethos

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What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argument?

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To counter or refute a counterclaim.

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What is evidence in the context of an argument?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What does it mean to make a claim in an argument?

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To state a position or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the role of a warrant in an argument?

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To explain the connection between the evidence and the claim.