Argumentative Structure
a claim in a legal argument
What is A statement or main point that each side argues?
Define the role of the prosecution in a trial
Define an opening statement
What is questioning the opposing side's arguments to find weakness, think a hook in a thesis paragraph
Credibility referes to...
What is the quality of being trustworthy or reliable
Examples of evidence in the context of an argument
Describe the defense's role in a courtroom
What is to argue against the prosecution's theory/argument (let their client walk free)
During a cross examination... (hint, like counterarguments in your paper)
What is questioning the opposing side's arguments to find weakness, thus highlighting your strength
Relevance (in terms of evidence) is...
What is how closely the evidence relates to the argument
Define a counter-argument
Describe the function of the jury
What is to evaluate both side's arguments
The purpose of a closing statement is...
What is a final summary reinforcing the strongest pints of each side, think a concluding paragraph
Persuasiveness is measured by...
What is how it convinces the jury (or doesn't)
Explain a rebuttal
What is a response to counter-arguments that refutes or undermines it (why your claim is still right)
Define the burden of truth in a trial context
What is the responsibility to present sufficient evidence for a claim
A verdict is...
It's important to assess the evidence's credibility because...
What is it determines the strength of the argument and influences the jury's decision
Define the term "burden of proof", example the person who brings the case to court must...
The responsibility to prove a claim/argument
Define the significance of credibility in court
What is it relates to the quality of being trustworthy or reliable, affects the strength of evidence
Describe the structure of typical courtroom procedure
Opening statement, main arguments, cross-examination, closing statements and jury verdict
The factors that contribute to an argument's overall persuasiveness is... (3, think rhetorical appeals)
What is credibility, relevance and emotional appeal