Essay tools
Someone's thoughts or beliefs on a matter
What is an opinion?
A device that causes or evokes emotion in order to convey an idea or belief
What is Pathos?
A piece of writing typically 5 paragraphs long
What is an essay?
A source you can trust
What is a creditable source?
When a writer acknowledges opposing view points
What is a counterclaim?
Father of the modern day rhetorical devices
What is Aristotle?
A claim that supports the opposing side
What is a counter claim?
A fact that justifies an argument
An exchange of opinions or views
What is an argument?
A device that uses ones credibility to convey an idea or belief
What is Ethos?
This is something you must never do in an argument
What is raise your voice?
A fact from a reading or passage, hoping to improve an argument
What is textual evidence?
An assertion of a debated view or belief
What is a claim?
A device that evidence to convey an idea or belief
What is logos?
The art of persuasive writing
What is a reason/detail?
A statement or theory that needs to be proven
What is a thesis?
Logos, Pathos, and Ethos are all part of these
What are rhetorical devices?
A device used to prompt an immediate response or to encourage an endeavor
What is a call to action?
When a writer must tell why there evidence supports their claim
What is an explanation/elaboration?