Elements
An opinion supported by evidence
What is an Argument?
A device where evidence is based on Logic, facts, and truths.
What is Logos?
A written discussion incorporating support from several sources of differing views.
What is a Synthesis
Topic and opinion about the topic
What is a Claim?
The three elements in an argument are illustrated on this
What is a Rhetorical Triangle
Argument is composed of three different elements
What is The Speaker, The Purpose, The Audience?
Evidence designed to appeal to the emotions of the audience
Language designed to make the speaker receptive or engaged in the speakers message.
What is Pathos
The minimum amount of sources to use for a synthesis essay
What is 3
“Because clause”
What is Evidence?
The evaluation of the relationships between the 3 elements of an argument in terms of effectiveness and strategy.
What is Rhetorical Analysis?
The person delivering the message
What is The Speaker?
Belief, credibility, and trustworthiness of the speaker based on the speakers qualifications to deliver the argument.
What is Ethos?
Type of synthesis that helps readers understand a topic
What is Explanatory Synthesis
The initial situation or issue that prompts someone to write or speak.
What is Exigence?
counterarguments to the claim, followed by reasons those counterarguments are faulty and do not invalidate the claim
What is Reservation/Rebuttal?
Group listening/reading the argument...the generalized group of people the speaker is trying to reach
What is The Audience?
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
What is Ethos
What does MELELCon stand for?
What is Main idea, Evidence, Link, Evidence, Link, and Conclusion.
Specific reason or support that backs up the claim
What are Grounds?
timeliness, appropriateness, decorum, symmetry, and balance of a rhetorical situation
What is Kairos