Claims & Evidence
What is the main idea or point that someone is trying to prove in an argument?
What is a claim?
What is it called when someone tries to argue by saying something is true just because many people believe it?
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
What type of rhetorical appeal tries to convince the audience by using emotions?
What is pathos?
What is it called when someone presents the opposing side of an argument?
What is a counterargument?
What is the main point or idea that you are trying to prove in an argument?
What is a claim?
Which type of evidence consists of facts, statistics, or findings from research that support a claim?
What is factual evidence
What fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument instead of the argument itself?
What is an ad hominem fallacy?
What type of rhetorical appeal focuses on using facts, logic, and evidence to support an argument?
What is logos?
What is the term for the response that explains why the opposing argument is not strong or true?
What is a rebuttal?
What is the part of an argument where the writer or speaker provides reasons and evidence to support their claim?
What is the body?
What term refers to the logical reasoning used to connect evidence to the claim in an argument?
What is a warrant?
What is the fallacy called when someone argues that one thing will lead to a chain of events, without proof that it will?
What is the slippery slope fallacy?
What type of rhetorical appeal is used to build trust and credibility with the audience?
What is ethos?
What is it called when you include both your argument and the other side's argument and the other side's argument to make your argument stronger?
What is addressing a counterargument?
What do we call the reasons or facts that support your claim in an argument?
What is evidence?
What type of evidence is based on personal experience or things you've seen or done?
What is anecdotal evidence?
What fallacy happens when someone tries to prove something is true by just repeating it in a different way, without giving real evidence?
What is the circular reasoning fallacy?
Which rhetorical appeal would a speaker use if they were a doctor explaining medical facts to make their argument more believable?
What is ethos?
When someone disagrees with the other side's argument and gives reasons to prove it wrong, what are they providing?
What is a rebuttal?
What is it called when you give the opposite side of the argument to show you understand it and then explain why it's not as strong as your own?
What is a counterargument and rebuttal?
What do we call it when someone explains and answers the other side of an argument to make their own argument stronger?
What is a rebuttal or counterargument?
What is the fallacy called when someone makes an argument based on a misleading or extreme example, rather than the general case?
What is the straw man fallacy?
What type of rhetorical appeal is used when someone shares a personal story or emotional experience to connect with the audience?
What is pathos?
What is it called when a speaker or writer acknowledges the other side's argument but proves it is less convincing or valid?
What is a refutation?
What is the strategy called when you use facts, logic, or expert opinions to persuade your audience in an argument?
What is logos?