Title One
information that supports or proves an idea or claim
What does evidence mean?
position statement or thesis that asserts an opinion or makes an argument
What does claim mean?
position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint
What is a counterclaim?
thinking or logic used to support an argument
What is reasoning?
logic
What is logos?
personal story that illustrates a point
What is an anecdote?
numerical facts
What is statistical evidence?
reasoning used to disprove an opposing point
What is a rebuttal that can sometimes be called a refutation?
credibility, reliability
the actual words from the source; the source is "talking" so use quotation marks
What is a quote?
pulls the position statement and evidence together at the end
What is a conclusion?
restatement of thesis and what writer wants reader to do
What is a call to action?
false or misleading argument
What does fallacy mean?
interesting quote, anecdote, or example at the beginning of a writing that grabs reader's attention
What is a hook?
emotion
What is pathos?
admission in an argument that the opposing side has a valid point
What does concession?
"Oh my gosh," Julie said, "There was so much emotion in that poem, it made me cry!"
What is an example of pathos?
"As Jimmy said, 'Math is NOT mathing.'"
This is an example of a quote
"*SNIFF* Umm actually, five=a number and four=anumber so five=four!"
This is an example of a fallacy.
The man on the screen pointed to Little Jim. "If you buy this electric car today, you will be helping the world, and me."
This is an example of a call to action.