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| Examples of "To Be" verbs | is, are, was, am, were, have, has |
| argument | a logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance; a good argument is supported with reasoning and relevant evidence |
| claim | position on an issue; what the write is trying to prove or call to action; assertion; thesis |
| counterclaim | opposing opinion or positions |
| reasons | main points that use logic or reasoning to justify the writer's claim; might be seen as topic sentence |
| evidence | facts that support the claim and reason; data; researched to prove its credibility or validity |
| warrants | the explaination or bridge that connects evidence or data to the writer's reasons and claim;The link between the evidence and the claim. |
| credibility | the quaility of being trustworthy and believable; the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest |
| ethos | appeal to expertise or credibility |
| logo | appeal to reason and logic |
| pathos | appeal to emotion |
| active voice | express action done by its subject |
| passive voice | express an action done to its subject |
| 3 Reasons to write a formal argument | To change the reader’s mind To convince the reader to accept what is written To motivate the reader to take action based on what is written |
| Argument writing examples | advertisements, editorials, position papers, persuasive speeches, grant proposals, and debates |
| rebuttal | Evidence that supports the counterclaim |
| 3 types of persuasive appeals | ethos, logos, and pathos |
