Logical Fallacies
A conclusion that is too broad and is not supported by facts. Ex: everyone, nobody
What is Overgeneralization/Sweeping Generalization
A question with an obvious answer; suggests no alternatives
What is Rhetorical Question
Facts, data, and expert opinion are weak evidence or strong evidence?
what is strong evidence?
Where could I find the Claim?
What is the introduction and conclusion
An assumption that just one simple cause leads to a certain situation
Single Cause
Repeating an idea using the same words or keywords
Repetition
Personal observation and anecdote are weak evidence or strong evidence?
What is weak evidence
the position a writer presents & defend
What is Claim?
An assumption that one small action will lead to significant & neg. consequences
What is Slippery Slope
Expressing the same idea in different words; clarifies important ideas
What is Restatement
What is the difference between Ethos, Pathos, and logos?
Ethos- credibility
Pathos- emotion
Logos- logical/ reasonable
Opposing views the writer discusses & disproves
What is counterargument/rebuttal
What is one way a reader might attempt to persuade their audience?
A leading question/hook
Using the word “you” to speak directly to readers & listeners
What is Direct address
What is the purpose for using evidence?
To make your argument stronger and more convincing.
What is the structure of an argumentative text?
Claim
Evidence to support your claim
Counterargument
Rebuttal
How would we determine Tone?
By understanding how the author is feeling/ the attitude
What is the difference between first person, second person, and third person?
First person- “I, me, my, we”
Second person- “you”
Third person- “he, she , they, her, his, them”
When you are done reading the argumentative essay, what are two things you should do?
write down the argument and counterargument
Inform readers about an issue?
Persuade readers to do something?
Entertain readers?
Who would be interested in this topic?
What is the author trying to convey to the readers