argument vocab Flashcards
1
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a type of writing used to convince
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argument
2
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the reason the writer is writing; the goal of the writing piece
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position
3
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the author’s opinion/ position about the topic
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claim
4
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provided by the author to justify and support a claim/ position
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reason
5
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statistics, facts, examples, definitions, or expert opinions that are used to explain and support a claim
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evidence
6
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the position taken by the other side
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counterclaim
7
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what the writer presents to refute and explain away a counterclaim
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rebuttal
8
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reliable, trustworthy, dependable, when a source can be counted on as being accurate.
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credible
