8H Parts of an Argument and Rhetoric

When authors use emotion to influence audiences, that is called...

A synonym for counterargument is...

What is a synonym for evidence?

Which type of claim is clearly stated in the text?

When authors use logic, reasoning, facts, statistics, etc, they are using...

Facts, quotes, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can be used as __________ to support your claim.

If information is irrelevant, the argument may not be credible.

When you think "BUT I'm still right..." you are thinking of...

Which type of claim needs to be inferred?

When tracing an argument, once must decide if the argument is sound and credible.

When evaluating an argument, it should be...

The purpose of a counterargument is

Rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively as a means of communication or persuasion.

When authors establish their credibility they are using...

A writer's position on an issue or problem is a...

The purpose of a rebuttal is to redirect a reader to the original claim.

Which of the following weakens the counterclaim?

A synonym for claim is...

When you think..."this is my side" or "What side of the issue am I on?" you would be thinking of...

Arguments should be primarily based on persuasive techniques, not proof and facts.