Definitions
Terms
Types of Evidence
The 3 Appeals
Parts of an Argument
100
Excessive
What is too much or too many?
100
Information that can not be debated.
What is a fact?
100
An Appeal to emotion
What is Pathos?
100
What the author/speaker believes
What is a Claim?
200
Accomodate
What is to provide what is needed to someone?
200
Good or having a good effect
What is Beneficial?
200
Using math to support a claim.
What is a statistic (stat)?
200
An Appeal to logic or reason
What is Logos?
200
The first sentence of an argument paragraph
What is a Thesis Statement?
300
Deprive
What is to prevent someone from having something necessary or pleasant?
300
Example: "52% of recent college graduates are underemployed."
What is a Statistic (stat)?
300
An Appeal to credibility or expertise?
What is Ethos?
300
The opposing perspective
What is a Counterclaim?
400
Projection
What is a claculation about the future based on current information?
400
Closely connected or important to the current situation
What is Relevant?
400
Example: "The brain releases melatonin to make you feel sleepy."
What is a Fact?
400
What is Logos?
400
The facts or examples to support a claim
What is evidence?
500
Grueling
What is extremely tiring and difficult?
500
To select photos, artwork, or internet content for public presentation.
What is to Curate?
500
Example: "Dr. Fred Mayes, criminal scientist for 25 years, concluded that the victim was strangled."
What is Expert Testimony?
500
What is Pathos?
500
The three parts that make a Thesis Statement
What are claim, counterclaim, and supporting reasons?