Rhetoric
Ethos
Appeal to Credibility
Warrant
Difference between a genuine argument and a pseudo-argument
A genuine argument seeks truth or understanding through shared logic, evidence, and openness to change, while a pseudo-argument is often a rhetorical tactic or fallacy, designed to "win" by shutting down dialogue, using deception (fallacies), or appealing to emotion rather than reason, common in politics/religion where participants refuse to yield.
MLA font and size
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
Strengths and Weaknesses of scholarly library sources as evidence (Think about rhetoric)
Strong appeals to Ethos and Logos
Maybe weaker appeals to Pathos
Pathos
Enthymeme
Claim + Reason
Define Stakeholder? Why are they important to consider when rhetorically analyzing argument?
anyone affected by or with an interest in a particular issue, argument, or discourse, including individuals, groups, or organizations who stand to gain or lose, influencing the rhetorical situation and its outcome, and requiring consideration for effective persuasion
Running Header
Last Name and Page #
Strengths and weaknesses of evidence based on personal experience or testimonials
Help readers identify with the writer
Captures stories and can appeal to pathos
Skeptics may argue that personal experience examples are insufficient
Logos
Appeal to Logic
Syllogism
A three-part logical structure containing a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
Difference between implicit and explicit argument?
Explicit arguments state their points clearly and directly (e.g., "Don't press the button; it shocks you"), leaving no room for doubt, while implicit arguments suggest meaning indirectly through evidence, context, or implication, requiring the audience to infer the conclusion
What must be included in the header for MLA format?
Your Name
Instructor's Name
Class Name
Date (20 January 2025)
Typicality in using evidence refers to how well an example represents the common features of its group, with typical examples
Exigence
an urgent need or demand.
Informal Logic
Informal logic focuses on content and less on the form of an argument (like syllogisms). Rather than thinking of argument in terms validity, informal logic evaluates the degree of persuasiveness of an argument based on its content and form.
In our continuum of argumentation, what are the two impulses for making an argument, and where is the sweet spot
Truth-seeking and Persuation (a blend of both).
In-text citation for MLA
"quote" (Peterson).
How might a skeptic critique otherwise objective evidence such as field surveys or statistical data
A skeptic might point out flaws in the methodologies of those evidence types.
Kairos
Formal Logic
Formal logic is a kind of mathematics concerned with logical certainty often represented as a syllogism. Arguments are structured as either valid or invalid.
Difference between an information question and an issue question. What kinds of questions are we asking in this course?
An information question seeks facts, data, or explanations (e.g., "When was the law passed?") leading to explication, while an issue question (or "question at issue") addresses debatable, complex topics requiring analysis, argument, and a stance (e.g., "Should the law be repealed?") leading to debate or resolution, often implying a problem needing attention.
The Correct order for an MLA citation
Author Last, First."Title." Publisher. Publication Date.
Sufficiency, Typicality, Accuracy, Relevance