Argumentative Review

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, used to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, sympathy, or sadness.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim, providing evidence or reasoning to refute or counter the opposing argument.

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What is an attention-getter?

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An attention-getter is the first sentence of an essay designed to engage the reader's interest and draw them into the topic.

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a set of reasons presented to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an opposing viewpoint or objection to the main claim being presented in an argument.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, used to persuade an audience by establishing trust and authority.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, used to persuade an audience through facts, statistics, and logical reasoning.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, usually found at the end of the introduction.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples used to support a claim or argument.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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A conclusion is the final paragraph of an essay that summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis.