Flashcards: Understanding Claims and Arguments

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Claim

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What the writer believes or says is true. Example: School uniforms are helpful for students.

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Evidence

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Facts, examples, or details that support the claim. Example: A study showed uniforms help students focus.

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Reason

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The 'why' behind the claim. Example: Uniforms save time in the morning.

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Counterclaim

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The opposite opinion or side. Example: Some people say uniforms take away freedom.

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Rebuttal

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The response to the counterclaim. Example: Uniforms create fairness, not control.

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Thesis Statement

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One sentence that tells the main point of the whole essay. Example: School uniforms help students by saving time and reducing stress.

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Rhetorical Appeals

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Ways to persuade the reader using logic, emotions, or trust. (Includes ethos, pathos, and logos)

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Ethos

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Appeal to trust or authority. Example: A doctor says this medicine is safe.

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Pathos

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Appeal to emotions. Example: Imagine a child going hungry at school.

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Logos

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Appeal to logic or facts. Example: 80% of students said uniforms help them focus.