An Example of Rhetorical Relation

Relation name:

EVIDENCE

Constraint on Nucleus:

Hearer might not believe Nucleus to a degree satisfactory to Speaker

Constraints on Satellite:

Hearer believes Satellite, or will find it credible

Constraints on Nucleus

+ Satellite combination: Hearer's comprehending Satellite increases Hearer's beliefs on Nucleus

Effect:

Hearer's belief in the Nucleus increased.