Rhetorical Situation
Who is making the argument and what are their qualifications?
Who is...Speaker
What is...Evidence
The appeal to emotions.
What is...Pathos
Who is going to agree or disagree with the speaker?
Who is...Audience
Fill in the blank:
A strong _____ is specific, debatable, defensible, and significant.
What is...Claim
The appeal to logic and reason.
What is...Logos
What does the audience need to know to fully understand the argument?
What is...Context
This is a key objection or concern about the claim.
What is...Counterargument
The appeal to the credibility of the speaker.
What is...Ethos
During a socratic seminar, the people who are not speaking are playing what role?
Who is...Audience
This is a logical statement that supports the claim, and may include more than one.
What are...Subclaims
What rhetorical appeal is shown in this sentence:
"If we don’t adopt this puppy, he may never find a home and will spend his days cold and alone."
What is...Pathos
In 1796, George Washington announced his retirement from office to the American people. In this sentence, what role does George Washington play?
Who is...Speaker
This is an explanation of how the evidence supports the claim while also allowing the audience to understand the speaker's thoughts.
What is...Reasoning
What rhetorical appeal is shown in this sentence:
"As a doctor with 20 years of experience treating respiratory illnesses, I highly recommend this treatment."
What is...Ethos