Types of Evidence
This type of evidence is based on facts, statistics, or data from credible sources.
What is logical (or empirical) evidence?
This appeal relies on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker
What is ethos?
This rhetorical appeal focuses on an "If...then..." relationship
What is cause and effect?
An idea in the face of possible contradiction
What is a claim?
This elephant might be held responsible for pushing boulders down a hill at people named after farm animals.
What is/Who is Roger?
When a writer uses a story or personal experience to support a claim, this type of evidence is being used.
What is anecdotal evidence?
This appeal aims to stir the emotions in the audience
What is pathos?
This rhetorical move weighs the benefits and downfalls of various options
What is compare and contrast
A claim that opposes the author or speaker's position is known as this
What is a counterclaim?
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What is a train?
This type of evidence uses the opinions or quotes of authorities of experts in a relevant field
What is expert testimony? OR what is testimonial evidence?
This appeals uses reasoning, logics, and facts to persuade
What is logos?
This rhetorical move presents two options next to each other for consideration by the audience
What is juxtaposition
This term refers to support given to a claim, such as facts, examples, or reasoning.
What is evidence?
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One reason anecdotal evidence might be considered less reliable than statistical evidence
What is it's subject to judgment?
A commercial that has a doctor describing the benefits of a new medication is using which rhetorical appeal?
What is ethos?
This rhetorical move attempts to engage the audience by providing them an opportunity to imagine themselves in a particular situation
What is scenario/illustration?
This part of the argument attempts to summarize the key points of the entirety of the argument and leave the audience with a takeaway
What is a conclusion
This is simply how long forever feels
What is zero to one?
What is the time to count to one?
A reason a writer or speaker might use anecdotal evidence despite its limitations
To create emotional connection or relatability
To personalize the issue and engage the audience
OR some variation of this
A car crash recently ensued outside of a local town hall. The mayor then gives a speech the following morning about the importance of observing traffic signs. Which rhetorical appeal is naturally developed in this situation?
What is kairos?
This rhetorical move uses a reference to popular culture to engage the audience
What is allusion?
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(This one is hard)
This is the proper term for the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim
(In the Toulmin argument model)
What is warrant?
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What is Looking for Alaska by John Green