English Module 2 and 3 Flashcards
is used when you are arguing for or against a claim or when you are trying to persuade someone to agree with your point of view.
It does not just present information, but also shows the pros and cons of an issue.
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT
-tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is worthy of consideration. It wants you to consider both sides of an issue, but it reveals a bias in favor of one side over another.
-Facts may be presented in support of a position, but the writer is not being objective. The point of view is subjective.
PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH
This states the position in relation to the topic.
CLAIM / ARGUMENT
These support the claim with a fact, statistic, quote, percentage, etc. & cite where that information came from.
EVIDENCES
This explains why or how the evidence/ data support the claim. It is typically 2- 3 sentences in length.
WARRANT
This states a logical counterclaim. It uses language to show that there is a conflicting viewpoint (i.e. although, even though, despite, however, in contrast, etc.)
COUNTER ARGUMENT
This presents data and analysis to discredit or prove the counterclaim is weak.
It is typically 2-3 sentences in length.
REBUTTAL
is a way of convincing the readers that the writer is a credible source.
Ethos
is a way of convincing with the reader’s emotions,
Pathos
is the use of facts, information, statistics, or other evidence to make the argument more convincing,
Logos
is defined as a statement that a person asserts as true.
CLAIM
is a verb which means is to state a source or provide an example to support a response.
CITE
refers to information that supports a claim.
EVIDENCE
refers to statements that can be described as true or real.
VALIDITY
any piece of evidence that stands alone to prove
an argument.
Direct Evidence
