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reason
support for the claim
evidence
textual evidence to support the reason and claim
counterclaim
also known as a concession; what an opponent might say to argue against your claim
refute
evidence that DISproves the counterclaim and PROVES your original claim
call to action
in the conclusion paragraph - telling the audience what action to take
What is a claim?
Also known as the Thesis Statement, a Claim is what the whole paper is about.
What is a Reason?
support for the claim
What is a Call to Action
in the conclusion paragraph - telling the audience what action to take
What is a Refute
evidence that DISproves the counterclaim and PROVES your original claim
What is a Counterclaim
also known as a concession; what an opponent might say to argue against your claim
What is a Evidence
textual evidence to support the reason and claim
What does C.R.A.A.P stand for?
Currency - Relevance - Authorship - Accuracy - Purpose
What are the 3 Rhetorical Appeals?
Logos - Pathos - Ethos
What is Logos?
logical appeal - facts and stats
What is Ethos?
Credibility of the speaker - could also be a celeb endorsement
What is Pathos?
Emotional appeal
