Vocab 17 Flashcards
Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Claim
An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
Assumption
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
Implications
The conclusion hat can be drawn from something, although it’s not explicitly stated
Motive
A reason for doing something, esp. One that is hidden or not obvious
Logos
Logos is an appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason
Pathos
Pathos is an appeal to emotion, and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response
Ethos
Ethos is an appeal to ethics, and it’s a means of convincing someone of the charecter or credibility of the persuader
Kairos
The opportune time and/or place, the right or appropriate time to say or do the right or appropriate thing
Bias
Choosing one side over another because of personal stuff idk just democratic and republicans