A text where the writer is either 'for' or 'against' an issue or subject, or presents the case for both sides
Argumentative Text
Also known as the appeal to the masses.. Something is true because everyone believes it
Bandwagon Appeal
An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
Claim
The words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage
Context
An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
Counterargument
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Diction
Appeal to emotion, means to persuade an audience by purposely evoking certain emotions to make them feel the way the author wants them to feel
Pathos
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
Evidence
Appeals to the audience's reason, building up logical arguments.
Logos
Appeals to the speaker's status or authority, making the audience more likely to trust them
Ethos
The stylistic means by which an author conveys his/her attitude in a work of literature
Tone
Paraphrased or directly quoted details from a text that supports a readers claim, thought, inference, or analysis about the text
Text Evidence
Fallacy that occurs when someone takes another person's argument or point
Strawman Fallacy
Express the meaning of using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity
Paraphrase
A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement
Non-Sequitur
