Understanding Arguable Statements

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What is a claim?

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Statements that enable people to share their differing opinions.

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What is a counterargument?

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When the author acknowledges an opposing opinion.

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What is a refute?

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When an author attempts to disprove an opposing opinion.

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An appeal to logic made by offering reasonable and sound evidence to support an argument.

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Logos

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An appeal to emotion.

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Pathos

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An appeal to ethics made by establishing credibility and trust.

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Ethos