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EVIDENCE: THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR IDEAS. How do we have the beliefs and manners ? What makes something important or unimportant in our mind ?
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How do wehavethebeliefsandmanners ? • Whatmakessomethingimportantorunimportant in ourmind? - Personalexperiences in life : a tv program, a newspaperarticle, a conversationwith a friend, a politician’sremarks, a bookyouhaveread, a search in internet etc.
What is “evidence”? • that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground forbelief; proof. • 2.something that makes plain or clear; an indication or sign:His flushed look was visible evidence of his fever. • 3.Law . data presented to a court or jury in proof of the factsin issue and which may include the testimony of witnesses,records, documents, or objects.
4.to make evident or clear; show clearly; manifest: Heevidenced his approval by promising his full support. • 5.to support by evidence: He evidenced his accusation withincriminating letters.
Why is an evidenceimportant? • It helps prove your claim. • It serves some additional needs your audience may have. • It supports your speech by making more interesting when used effectively. • It helps listeners remember main points. • It clarify the validity of your ideas.
Forms of Support: The essential components that help render our ideas understandable and believable. If a speaker can recognize the essential parts or elements in a speech or arguement , to accomplish the purpose of our speech will be much more easier.