Basics of Argument
The statement that presents the main idea in an argument?
Claim (Thesis statement for half-points)
What was Toulmin's first name?
Stephen
The 3 Ancient Greek arts of discourse was called the "Trivium," which referred to grammar, logic, and ______?
Rhetoric
What are the only 2 modern English words to end with "-gry"
Hungry
Angry
An opinion based upon fact?
Inference
What Toulmin component is being presented in the modified claim?
Claim: Everyone should be allowed to own a gun.
Modified claim: Adults with no criminal history should be allowed to own guns.
Qualifier
Name the pillar:
LeBron James, a star basketball player, tells his audience to buy his brand of shoes.
Ethos. (Credibility of the speaker/writer)
An opinion based on values, beliefs, or philosophy?
Judgment
Toulmin's term for a counter-argument?
Rebuttal
The term for understanding the "moment" or "occasion" for delivery of your rhetorical message?
Kairos
A verifiable statement?
Fact
Name the other 3 basic components of the Toulmin structure.
1) Claim
2)
3)
Claim, Grounds, and Warrant
Name the 3 pillars of rhetoric.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos