Argumentative Text

The writer's position on the issue or topic that is presented in the prompt, it is the side of the argument that the writer is on

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Writer acknowledges the opposing claim by presenting reasoning or facts to disprove it

• counter-claim (counter argument)

• claim

• opposing claim

• reasoning

The use of logic and thinking to appeal to the reader

• pathos

• logos

• ethos

• claim

The use of feelings and emotions to appeal to the reader

• logos

• pathos

• ethos

• counter-claim (counter argument)

The use of trust to appeal to the reader

• pathos

• ethos

• logos

• purpose