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18 Cards in this Set
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Claim |
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
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Argument |
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
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Counter-agrument |
An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
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Supporting Details |
A paragraph contains facts, statements, examples-specifics which guide us to a full understanding of the main idea. |
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Pathos |
A quality that evokes pity or sadness.
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Ethos |
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
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Logos |
Giving real information about something. |
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Bandwagon Appeal |
A particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular.
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Appeal to Pity |
A fallacy in which someone tries to win support for an argument or idea by exploiting his or her opponent's feelings.
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Loaded terms |
A wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes.
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Testimonial |
A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.
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Ethical appeal |
A method of persuasion that's based on the author's credibility.
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Rhetorical Fallacy |
Fallacies of argument, don't allow for the open, two-way exchange of ideas upon which meaningful conversations depend.
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Appeal to Fear |
A fallacy in which a person attempts to create support for an idea by using deception and propaganda in attempts to increase fear and prejudice toward a competitor.
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Logical fallacy |
Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points.
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Leading Questions |
A question that prompts or encourages the desired answer.
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Caricature |
A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
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Emotional appeal |
A method of persuasion that's designed to create an emotional response.
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