Types of Evidence
The Minnesota Twins have not played in the World Series since 1991.
What is a fact?
Supports the argument with facts and other sound evidence.
Logos
Another word for causes leading to effects
What are reasons?
When there is enough evidence to support an argument
What is adequate evidence?
A statement or a claim.
What is an assertion?
What is a quotation?
Uses evidence that affects feelings. Often appeals to emotions such as fear, pity, and jealousy.
Pathos
Support or proof that backs up reasons.
What is evidence?
Does the writer's evidence relate directly to his or her ideas?
Evidence from a text that backs up or supports an assertion.
What is a citation?
As of 2021, 79% of Americans have a social media profile.
What is a statistic?
I graduated high school, so you should listen to me
Ethos
What is logic?
Is the evidence correct?
What is accurate evidence?
"For who knows the power of God's anger?" Is an example of what type of persuasion?
What is Rhetorical Question
Because Serena didn't study for her test, there was no way she was going to pass.
What is an example? Cause + effect
Literary device in which part of the sentence is grammatically the same, or is similar in construction
What is Parallelism?
Influencing others to believe or do something.
What is persuasion?
In a CNN interview, on September 21, Christa Johnson gave her account of the Main Street robberies, saying that it was "the scariest thing I've ever been caught in the middle of."
What is personal narrative used as evidence?
What type of evaluating evidence is this: Dr. Lindon, a medical professional, stated that "Since they have expanded our hospital, our patient and staff complaints have decreased significantly."
What is adequate evidence?
When I was seven, I fell off my bike and scraped up my arms and legs. If I hadn't been wearing my helmet, I could have gotten a concussion.
What is an anecdote?
Based on shared morals
Ethical appeal
To build this, a persuasive writer will use logic or correct reasoning.
What is an argument?
expression designed to call something to mind w/out mentioning it explicitly
what is allusion
Method of reasoning from the general to the specific
What is deduction