Methods Of proof

Question 1

Historical Reference

Answer 1

• reference to historical facts, dates, locations

- makes the piece of writing more believable

Question 2

Verifiable fact

Answer 2

writer provides facts, locations that can easily be checked by the reader
-adds credibility to essay

Question 3

statement of personal opinion

Answer 3

• writer states their own opinion about the facts that readers can believe/consider about
• using too much of it can make the essay’s credibility be negatively affected

Question 4

literary references

Answer 4

names of books, articles written by others

• quotes, situations, characters from other literary sources included
• can have the essayist include his own works to be cited

Question 5

illustrations that use contrast

Answer 5

-points that are compared (similarities) then contrasted(differences)

Question 6

attempts to draw in readers

Answer 6

writer hooks readers to pull them into the arguments of the essay
-may use rhetorical devices

Question 7

appeals to figure of authority

Answer 7

the writer includes opinions, point of view from critics, experts and other professional figures