Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be argued or debated.

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True or False: A claim must be arguable.

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True

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What is ethos?

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.

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What is pathos?

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion.

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What is logos?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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What does the author's purpose refer to?

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The reason an author has for writing a text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What is an example of ethos in advertising?

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Using a celebrity endorsement to promote a product.

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What is an example of pathos in advertising?

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Using emotional stories or images to connect with the audience.

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What is an example of logos in advertising?

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Presenting statistics or factual information to support a product's effectiveness.

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What does it mean to analyze an argument?

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To examine the components of an argument, including claims, evidence, and reasoning.