Argument Terms Crossword

following the line of reasoning
judge the effectiveness
text or speech where the speaker expresses a position or makes a claim and supports it
errors in logic
attempt to persuade by stirring up strong feelings
statement of fact
information that helps support a claim; can include statistics, expert quotations, anecdotes, number facts,
supports a statement by restating it in different words
discredits an idea by attacking the person or group behind the idea
statements that address opposing views
techniques that persuade by playing on the audience's desire to fit in, have a positive image, or feel connected
relies on the audience's desire to be special or part of the "elite"
links claims to beliefs or values, such as sense of right vs wrong
plays on audience's desire to be be "one of the group"
type of language with strong positive or negative feelings
describes evidence that supports the claim in a clear and logical way
describes evidence not based on sound reasoning or not clearly connected to the claim
appeals to audience vanity, or pride in their appearance or status
makes the audience feel sorry
makes the audience afraid