Understanding Arguable Statements

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

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Mythos

What is a claim?

• Statements that enable people to share their differing opinions.

• A type of evidence used in arguments.

• A personal belief that cannot be proven.

• A question posed to gather information.

An appeal to emotion.

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kinesis

What is a counterargument?

• A statement that supports the main argument.

• When the author acknowledges an opposing opinion.

• A summary of the author's main points.

• An example that illustrates the author's argument.

What is a refute?

• A method to support an argument.

• When an author attempts to disprove an opposing opinion.

• A technique to summarize a text.

• An approach to enhance a thesis statement.

An appeal to ethics made by establishing credibility and trust.

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos