I LOVE ARGUMENT
Humor can be used in arguments, but when when ________ is used, it can disccrdit a writer.
What is ridicule?
Aristotle said all arguments can be simplified to these two things: ______ and ______
Claim + Evidence / Statement + Proof
Voice is a choice. Why might a speaker modify their tone?
Speakers chnage their language based on how they want to appear to the audience
_______ is a logical structure that explains an idea by comparing it to something else.
analogy
This logical structure is a form of analogy. In court, it is often used to compare previous cases.
precedent
This is the measure of command a writer has over a subject
authority
This is the use of character and credibility to support an argument.
ethos
This is the formal study of principles of resoning.
logic
Plain 'ole likeability
credibility
Making concessions that readers might raise
conditions of rebuttal
Pathos builds these between the writer and the audience to form connection and evoke emotion
bridges
This is a formal method of logic that uses deductive reasoning. It consists of 2 premises that lead to a valid conclusion.
syllogism
This appeal is built on reputation
ethos
This is the most influential form of statistics
polls and surveys
People prefer arguments to be based on these rather than reasoning alone.
facts / hard evidence
When hard evidence is not available, this can still be effective in argument.
reasoning
Arguments based on this count more when persuading / used to push conviction to action
emotion / emotional appeal
This tactic can ease a tense audience
humor
This supports arguments with human experience
testimonies / narratives
A compressed argument that includes a claim and a reason and relies on a reader's cultural assumption or shared value
enthymeme
This affects the results of polls/surveys
How the questions are worded
This is anyone with knowledge and experience that can guide individuals.
expert