Basics of Argument Flashcards
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Ethos
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About the writer/speaker.
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Argumentative Claim vs. Fact
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Facts: Facts are statements that are verifiable.
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Logos
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About the logic of the argument.
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Pathos
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About appeals to the audience.
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Qualifier
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Words such as probably and might; add to generalization.
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Counterargument
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A defense against another side of the argument.
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Thesis Statement
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A statement about what one’s entire paper will be about.
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Warrant
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Warrants explain why your evidence really is evidence.
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Claims
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A claim is what the argument asserts or seeks to prove.
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Grounds
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Grounds refer to the reasons and evidence provided in support of a claim.
