is survival selfish? Flashcards
what are the elements of an argument?
- claim: presents a claim or position on an issue
- reasons and evidence: includes reasons or evidence that supports the claim
- conclusion: revisits the claim
what is a claim?
author’s position on the topic
what are reasons?
author’s explanations that support the claim. they tell you why he holds that opinion
what is evidence?
facts, statistics, statements by experts, etc. that support the claim
what do authors use rhetorical devices for?
to write arguments.
some are used to engage the audience and make a point, while others are used to deceive them.
what are logical fallacies?
faulty reasoning. errors in reasoning.
what is berate?
to criticize or scold
what is consume?
to completely destroy or eradicate
what is edict?
an official rule or proclamation
what is laud?
to praise
what is transfix?
to captivate or make motionless with awe
how does the author support her claim that people are sometimes blamed for saving themselves?
by giving examples of what happened during and after a crisis
the author included information in paragraph 7 to —
demonstrate that in some circumstances saving your life is the right action
The author concludes her argument with —
generalizations arguing that the issue is not so simple
what is false cause and effect?
a connection between two ideas does not always mean that one causes another
