Evaluating Arguments

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What is a claim?

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A writer's position on a problem or issue.

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Who writes argumentatively through published opinion pieces?

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Journalists.

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What is a counterargument?

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Addressing the opposing view of the claim.

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What does ethos refer to in arguments?

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Credibility appeal.

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What is the best definition of an argument?

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A claim or position supported by reasons and evidence.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A statement that supports a claim.

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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 is pathos?

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Emotional appeal in an argument.

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What is logos?

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Logical appeal in an argument.

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What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

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To counter or refute an opposing argument.