Arguementative unit

Question 1

Examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened.

Answer 1

Hypothetical Evidence

Question 2

Evidence that is vague or too broad

Answer 2

General Evidence

Question 3

Evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

Answer 3

Somewhat Specific Evidence

Question 4

Evidence that contains detailed information to help the reader clearly understand the example

Answer 4

Specific Evidence

Question 5

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

Answer 5

Arguement

Question 6

an assertion/statement of the truth of something

Answer 6

Claim

Question 7

to sate a fact or belief confidentaly

Answer 7

Assert

Question 8

When one trys to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position

Answer 8

Equivocate

Question 9

Ones stance on an issue

Answer 9

Position

Question 10

to contradict a position

Answer 10

challenge

Question 11

to support a position

Answer 11

Defend

Question 12

To set parameters for an arguement (Yes, but… or
no, but…)

Answer 12

Qualify

Question 13

analysis that explains the significance of the evidence

Answer 13

Commentary

Question 14

the opposing arguement

Answer 14

Counterarguement

Question 15

A claim made to rebut (go against/refute/disprove) a previous claim

Answer 15

Counterclaim

Question 16

A refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thus strengthening ones position

Answer 16

Rebuttal

Question 17

Acknowleding the merit of the opposing arguement

Answer 17

Concession

Question 18

The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false

Answer 18

Refutation