Definitions
Terms
Types of Evidence
The 3 Appeals
Parts of an Argument
100

Excessive

What is too much or too many?

100
Information that can not be debated.

What is a fact?

100

An Appeal to emotion

What is Pathos?

100

What the author/speaker believes

What is a Claim?

200

Accomodate

What is to provide what is needed to someone?

200

Good or having a good effect

What is Beneficial?

200

Using math to support a claim.

What is a statistic (stat)?

200

An Appeal to logic or reason

What is Logos?

200

The first sentence of an argument paragraph

What is a Thesis Statement?

300

Deprive

What is to prevent someone from having something necessary or pleasant?

300

Example: "52% of recent college graduates are underemployed."

What is a Statistic (stat)?

300

An Appeal to credibility or expertise?

What is Ethos?

300

The opposing perspective

What is a Counterclaim?

400

Projection

What is a claculation about the future based on current information?

400

Closely connected or important to the current situation

What is Relevant?

400

Example: "The brain releases melatonin to make you feel sleepy."

What is a Fact?

400

What is Logos?

400

The facts or examples to support a claim

What is evidence?
500

Grueling

What is extremely tiring and difficult?

500

To select photos, artwork, or internet content for public presentation.

What is to Curate?

500

Example: "Dr. Fred Mayes, criminal scientist for 25 years, concluded that the victim was strangled."

What is Expert Testimony?

500


What is Pathos?

500

The three parts that make a Thesis Statement

What are claim, counterclaim, and supporting reasons?

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