Parts of an Argument
Rhetoric
General Definitions
Examples of Arguments
100
consists of examples, facts, and expert opinions
What is evidence?
100
writer appeals to the reader's "heart" or emotions
What is an emotional appeal?
100
a way to structure clear and effective thinking
What is logic?
100
A writer presents facts and data about water consumption to prove we need to converse.
What is evidence?
200
a statement of opinion about a problem or issue and the support for the statement
What is an argument?
200
writer appeals to the reader's "head" using reasons, facts, or other evidence that could be proven
What is logic appeal?
200
what happens when logic breaks down
What is faulty reasoning?
200
A writer says you should recycle your trash because everyone in the big cities and famous people are doing it already.
What is a bandwagon appeal?
300
statement in an argument which includes a call to think about or take action on the problem or issue
What is a proposition?
300
writer appeals to the reader's sense of justice or presents himself as someone who can be trusted
What is ethical appeal?
300
a statement that can be proven true or false*
What is fact?
300
A commercial for medicine includes a woman who describes how much it helped relieve her pain.
What is a testimonial?
400
includes reasons and evidence
What is support?
400
recommendation of a product, service, or action by a famous person or person of authority
What is a testimonial?
400
a statement that tells a thought, feeling, or belief
What is opinion?
500
explains why someone should accept an argument
What is reason?
500
writer appeals to the reader's desire to fit in with others
What is a bandwagon appeal?
500
a type of speech or writing, usually nonfiction, that attempts to convince audience members to think or act in a particular way
What is persuasion?
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