Arguments and Claims Vocabulary
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is ethos?
Back
Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It is used to convince the audience of the reliability or authority of the speaker or writer.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is pathos?
Back
Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is logos?
Back
Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a claim?
Back
A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It must be arguable and can be supported by evidence.
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CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for a claim to be arguable?
Back
An arguable claim is one that can be supported or opposed with evidence and reasoning. It is not a statement of fact.
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of an argument?
Back
The purpose of an argument is to persuade the audience to accept a particular point of view or to take a specific action.
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a claim and an argument?
Back
A claim is a statement that can be disputed, while an argument is a set of claims supported by evidence and reasoning.
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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