Parts of an Argument
a point of view or belief that an author or speaker expresses about a topic
Claim
appealing to an audience by using ethics, credibility, or shared values
Ethos- trustworthy, expert opinion
expressed in terms intended to persuade
the author's attitude toward a subject
Tone
textual support for an analysis or interpretation
Evidence
appealing to an audience by using emotion
Pathos- Emotion
a question expressed to make a point or produce an effect
Rhetorical Question
the unique way in which authors, narrators, or speakers express their personality in a text
Voice
a person’s point of view or attitude toward something
Position (point of view)
an explanation of why a claim is true
Reason
appealing to an audience by using logic
Logos- logic, what makes sense
language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal (dictionary) meaning
Figurative Language
The "why" the author is giving the argument; the author’s reason for writing the text
Purpose / Author's Purpose
trusted, dependable
What is reliable evidence
repeat or copy someone else's original words
Quote
when the circumstances surrounding a speech or piece of writing includes the individual (speaker or author), audience, situation, purpose, message, and tone
Rhetorical Situation
the intended readers, viewers, or listeners of a message
Audience
Said many times throughout the argument to get the point across
Repetition
to draw a conclusion based on details and evidence
Infer