Rhetorical Appeals
"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."
Pathos
Schools should have a later start time.
claim
A statement against the claim
counterclaim
These are facts that involve numerical information
statistics
Did you know that dunking was banned in college basketball games in the late 1960's?
Hook
"You won't find any deer along this road. In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single one."
Ethos
One reason that schools should have a later start time is that not getting enough sleep negatively affects a student's ability to learn.
reason
This is when evidence is given by someone knowledgeable on the topic
expert
This is the statement that the writer is trying to prove true
claim
While some may argue that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time,
Counterclaim
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Ethos
Dr. Smith, a pediatrician says that the normal sleep cycle for teenagers is to stay up late and sleep late. This is what type of evidence?
Expert evidence
When the writer asks the reader to act in support of the writer's claim
Call to action
This word explains how the evidence supports the reason in a way that makes sense; logically
explanation
Abdul-Jabbar was better and passed him in overall points scored, field goals made, and minutes played.
Rebuttal
"The data is perfectly clear;this investment has consistently turned a profit year after year, even in spite of market declines in other areas. "
Logos
75% of all teenagers do not get enough sleep. This is which type of evidence?
Statistical evidence
This word includes facts and proof from a credible sources
evidence
This term explains why the counterclaim is wrong
rebuttal
Over Jordan's fifteen seasons in the NBA, Michael posted impressive statistics. His free throw percentage was 84%, and he averaged 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 steals per game. Playing 1,072 NBA games, he scored 32,292 points over the span of his career. Which part?
Statistical evidence
"More than one hundred peer reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggest that this is an effective treatment for hair loss."
logos
Take time to contact your local board of education to demand that schools have a later start time.
Call to action
A statement that supports the claim; it tells why or how the claim is correct
reason
This word names an attempt to persuade someone to think or act in a certain way
argument
In conclusion, after reviewing the statistics, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stands out as the greatest NBA player. Which part?
Conclusion