Elements of Argument
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English
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9th Grade
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Easy
Sandra Marrongelli
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a claim?
Back
A direct, specific, and arguable statement that a writer/speaker is trying to prove.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Counterclaim
Back
A statement that disagrees with a claim by providing alternate evidence and reasoning
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fact?
Back
A statement that can be proven true by direct experience or verified research
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is reasoning?
Back
An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an opinion?
Back
A statement about what a person/group thinks to be true
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is confirmation bias?
Back
A focus on evidence that supports what we want to be true
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The rhetorical appeal of ethos is...
Back
based on morals and ethics
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