| Rhetorical Strategies |
Masterfully integrates all rhetorical strategies (ethos, pathos, logos) with sophisticated and nuanced application; demonstrates deep understanding of each strategy’s purpose |
Effectively uses most rhetorical strategies with clear understanding and intentional application |
Demonstrates basic understanding of rhetorical strategies with occasional inconsistent application |
Minimal or ineffective use of rhetorical strategies; lacks clear understanding |
| Argument Structure |
Presents an exceptionally compelling argument with flawless concession/refutation, parallel structure, and strategic repetition |
Develops a clear argument with some effective use of concession/refutation and structural techniques |
Presents a somewhat coherent argument with limited use of advanced rhetorical techniques |
Argument lacks clarity and fails to effectively use rhetorical techniques |
| Textual Evidence & Credibility |
Provides extensive, highly relevant textual evidence that powerfully supports the argument; establishes exceptional credibility |
Offers solid textual evidence that supports the argument; demonstrates clear credibility |
Provides limited evidence with inconsistent relevance to the argument |
Insufficient or irrelevant evidence; lacks credibility |
| Logical Reasoning |
Completely avoids logical fallacies; critically deconstructs opposing arguments with sophisticated reasoning |
Largely avoids logical fallacies; effectively addresses potential counterarguments |
Some logical inconsistencies present; limited addressing of counterarguments |
Significant logical fallacies; fails to address potential counterarguments |
