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Argument
� arguing in a sense of making an argument; putting forth a claim, evidence, and reasoning. Arguing in a sense of having an argument; an interaction with another person in which each person presents, responds to, and defends ideas
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Argumentation
� 1) a form of communication in which at least one person explicitly or implicitly puts forth a claim and provides support for that claim with evidence and reasoning. 2) the process of making and engaging in arguments; 3) the study of the process of making and engaging in arguments
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Ethos
� a rhetorical appeal that used the personal characteristics of the communicator to influence others
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Explanation �
a form of communication in which statements are presented to clarify ideas and improve understanding rather that to support a claim
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Formal logic
� the study of the logical form arguments should take, including how premises should lead to conclusions, assuming the premises are correct
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Informal logic
� the study of reasoning from evidence to conclusions, focusing on elements of reasoning other than the form of the arguments
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Logos �
a rhetorical appeal that uses reasoning to influence others
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Opinion �
message that presents an individual�s personal belief on a subject
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Pathos �
a rhetorical appeal that uses emotion to influence others
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Quarrel �
a form of interaction about a conflict, often involving anger, hurt argumentation to achieve victory
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Reasoning �
1)the thought process that leads to a conclusion; 2) the presentation of support for a claim in an argument
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Rhetoric �
1)the study of means of persuasion; 2) the act of using communication to influence others
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