Claims &
Evidence
Evidence
Why is it important that your evidence matches your claim?
So it proves what you're saying.
Bandwagon Appeal
Saying something is true or good because everyone else believes it
Name the 3 types of rhetoric
Ethos, pathos and logos
statement opposing the other side
Deductive Reasoning
Uses a generally accepted idea to draw a conclusion about a specific situation
How does using specific examples help to strengthen an argument?
Specific examples make the argument clearer and more believable
Red Herring
distracting from the main topic with something irrelevant
How does logos make an argument stronger?
By using facts, statistics, or logical reasoning to support your point.
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
A rebuttal explains why the counterargument is wrong.
Inductive Reasoning
uses examples to draw a general conclusion
What is the difference between persuasion and argumentation?
The answer may vary.
False analogy
comparing two subjects, ignoring critical differences between them
Can you think of an example where ethos is used in a commercial?
When a famous athlete promotes a product, their trustworthiness and popularity help convince people to buy it.
What is an explanation?
Explains the evidence
Abductive reasoning
uses a set of details to find the likeliest conclusion
What is a claim?
The statement we are trying to prove
What do we call an error in an argument that makes it weak?
A logical fallacy
How does ethos help an argument?
It builds trust with the audience by showing you are knowledgeable and reliable.
Why should you think about what other people might argue against your point?
It helps you prepare for disagreements and makes your argument stronger.
How do we analyze arguments?
By using types of reasoning
What is evidence?
Proof and facts
What's the problem with saying, "Because I said so, it's true"?
It doesn't give any real reasons or evidence.
How does pathos persuade people?
By making them feel emotions like happiness, fear, or sadness.
Why is it important to think about counterarguments?
It shows you understand both sides of an issue and makes your argument stronger.
What are the three types of reasoning?
Abductive, Inductive and Deductive