Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos 1
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos 2
100
Constitutional
Allowed by the Constitution.
100
When someone takes legal action in court.
Lawsuit
100
What is the following? Claim, evidence, reasoning
High schools should start later in the morning.
Claim
100
What is logos?
Logic/facts
100
What is pathos?
passion/emotion
200
Unconstitutional
Not allowed by the Constitution.
200
A past court decision that guides future cases.
Precedent
200
What is the following? Claim, evidence, reasoning.
If schools started later in the morning then kids would be less tired throughout the day and would be able to get more work done.
Reasoning
200
**Double Jeopardy**
200
What is ethos?
experience/credibility
300
Counterclaim
The opposing argument.
300
When someone breaks a law or takes away someone’s rights.
Violate
300
What is the following? Claim, evidence, reasoning
Research consistently indicates that later start times lead to increased sleep duration, improved attendance, better grades, and reduced negative mood, with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending a start time of 8:30am or later for middle and high schools.
Evidence
300
Logos/Ethos
300
Pathos
400
Ruling
The final decision of a court.
400
Responding to a person’s argument with the opposing argument.
Rebuttal
400
**Double Jeopardy**
What is the following? Claim, evidence, reasoning.
According to a study conducted by Pew Research Center, 97% of Americans now own a cellphone, and 85% of those are smartphones, which allow users to stay in touch with friends and family instantly, regardless of geographical barriers.
400
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Ethos
400
"You won't find any deer along this road. In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single one."
Logos
500
School-Sponsored Activity
An event or activity organized or approved by the school.
500
A discussion and consideration of the reasons for and against something.
Deliberation
500
What is the following? Claim, evidence, reasoning.
Matter is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space. Because adding air to the balloon increased its mass, air must be matter.
Reasoning
500
"Don't be the last person on the block to have their lawn treated — you don't want to be the laughing stock of your community!"
Pathos
500
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
Ethos