Types of Argument Claims An argument claim, often simply referred to as a"claim,"is a “declarative statement or proposition put forward in an argument or discussion.” It is the central point or thesis that the person making the argument is trying to prove or persuade others to accept. ...
The second of Aristotle's rhetorical strategies is, meaning "ethics." In rhetoric, an ethical appeal is most often one that establishes the character or credibility of the person making the argument. This may involve the writer or speaker presenting his or her qualifications, such as a PhD in...