Argumentative Unit

Question 1

claim

Answer 1

statement of the truth of something

Question 2

assert

Answer 2

state a fact confidently

Question 3

equivocate

Answer 3

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

Question 4

position

Answer 4

ones opinion

Question 5

challenge

Answer 5

contradict a position

Question 6

defend

Answer 6

support a position

Question 7

qualify

Answer 7

set parameters for an argument

Question 8

hypothetical evidence

Answer 8

could potentially happen but have not actually happened

Question 9

general evidence

Answer 9

evidence to vague or broad

Question 10

somewhat specific evidence

Answer 10

has some concrete details but still somewhat imprecise

Question 11

specific evidence

Answer 11

contains detailed info

Question 12

commentary

Answer 12

analysis that explains significance of evidence

Question 13

counterargument

Answer 13

opposing argument

Question 14

counterclaim

Answer 14

a claim made to rebut

Question 15

rebuttal

Answer 15

follows counterclaim to disprove it

Question 16

concession

Answer 16

acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument

Question 17

refutation

Answer 17

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