Types of Evidence in Rhetorical Arguments

Types of Evidence in Rhetorical Arguments

  • Statistical Evidence
  • Testimonial Evidence
  • Anecdotal Evidence
  • Observation Evidence
  • Meta-Analysis Evidence
  • Expert Testimony
  • Visual Evidence (photo, video, graphic)
  • Physical Evidence
  • Audio Evidence
  • Empirical Evidence (direct measurement)
  • Analogical Evidence (metaphor)
  • Hearsay Evidence
  • Historical Evidence
  • Circumstantial Evidence (proxy)
  • Ethical Evidence (moral code)

Elements that are Not Evidence in Rhetoric

  • Explanation
  • Tautologies
  • Definition
Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google Bookmarks