Argument Vocabulary

Question 1

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

Answer 1

argument

Question 2

an assertion/ statement of the truth of something

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claim

Question 3

to state a fact or belief confidently

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assert

Question 4

when one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position

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equivocate

Question 5

ones stance on an issue

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position

Question 6

to support a position

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defend

Question 7

to contradict a position

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challenge

Question 8

to set parameters for an argument ( Yes, but…. or No,But….)

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Qualify

Question 9

facts, statements, and details to support your argument

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Evidence

Question 10

examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened

Answer 10

Hypothetical Evidence

Question 11

evidence that is vague or too broad

Answer 11

General Evidence

Question 12

evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

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somewhat specific evidence

Question 13

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

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specific evidence

Question 14

analysis that explains the significance of the evidence

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commentary

Question 15

the opposing argument

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counter argument

Question 16

a claim made to rebut (go against) a previous claim

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counter claim

Question 17

a refutation or contradiction; follows the counter claim to disprove it , thus strengthening ones position

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rebuttal

Question 18

acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument

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concession

Question 19

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

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refutation