ENGLISH 101 Chapter 8: Chapter 8
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Facts are statements that can be verified as true or false. Statistics are measured mathematically. (describing precise size or predictions) Facts and figures must be interpreted. (explain the meaning of the stats) Stats can change. (realize where the stats could be headed in a trend) Interpretation vs opinions (opinions: expressions of personal feeling) Quote words or summarize the ideas of others to support and illustrate your points. Expert testimony: qualified and experts testimony is useful for complicated topics. Lay testimony = wisdom of ordinary people. (first hand experience) Prestige testimony = associate words with an admired figure. Can easily arouse people more than just abstract words. Brief examples for more general statements (help drive home ideas) Factual example = based on actual experiences or events. Hypothetical examples = the if situations (ask people to imagine a result) (must be relevant to issue) Fashioning powerful examples: have the examples needed. Test the examples to make sure they correlate with your speech.
