Argument Review

Does not list all of the points the writer intends to cover in an essay- used often when there is more than 3 points addressed.

A summary of the counterargument is qualified, preceding the author's opinion.

Evidence based on something the writer knows from personal experience, observations, or general knowledge

short story that can be personal and can appeal to pathos

Evidence that is assessed through research, reading and investigation

Statistics that are accurate support argument- logos

Fallacy occurs when evidence comes down to everybody else is doing something, so it must be a good thing to do

The arranging in an argument so that it leads from the particulars to the universals, using a specific case to draw a conclusion.

You reach a conclusion by starting with a general principle or universal truth, and applying it to a specific case.

A logical structure that uses the major premise and the minor premise of the text to reach a necessary conclusion.

Asserts something is true or not true

Asserts that something is good or bad, or right or wrong

Proposes a change

A speaker skips to a new and irrelevant topic to avoid the topic of discussion.

When evidence is susceptible to the charge that two things are not comparable.

Occurs when a speaker uses a deliberately poor or oversimplified example in order to ridicule or refute an idea.

draws the reader into the text by piquing their interest, challenging then, or getting their attention

Provides factual information and background material on the subject; it establishes why the subject is a problem that needs addressed

Includes the the development of the proof needed to make the writers case. It is the solid details in the text.

This is what addresses the counterargument. It is the bridge of proof between the writers proof and the evidence

Brings text to a satisfying close, reminding the readers of the most important facts that prove the author's stance.