ELA

a type of evidence that is based on personal experiences or observations, rather than systematic research or data 

information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda issued by a government organization. 

information that is fabricated and has been packaged and distributed to appear as legitimate news. 

the quality of being trusted and believed in. 

False or inaccurate information which is intended to mislead,

an act of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud. 

the reason for or intent in writing

A substantiated claim is a claim that has been supported with facts or evidence to make it believable or true. 

an argument that is not well-supported, often due to a lack of evidence

to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

A rhetorical device that appeals to a person’s credibility to speak on a specific topic. 

investigate (an issue) in order to verify the facts. 

to quote as an example, authority, or proof

a claim, accusation, or story that has not been proven to be true or valid

something or someone that causes or produces something, or is the origin of it

something that can be used to prove or disprove a claim, or to make something clear   

A rhetorical device that uses logic to persuade an audience. 

A rhetorical device that appeals to the audiences’ emotions in order to persuade them.  

to process information by looking for, or interpreting, information consisting with their existing beliefs 

a logical fallacy where someone attacks the character or personal qualities of the person