Argumentative Unit Flashcards
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong ?
Argument
An assertion/statement of the truth of something ?
Claim
To state a fact or belief confidently?
Assert
When one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position?
Equivocate
One’s stance on an issue ?
Position
To contradict a position?
Challenge
To support a position?
Defend
To set parameters for an argumentative ( Yes, but…or No, but..) ?
Qualify
Analysis that explains the significance of the evidence ?
Commentary
The opposing argument ?
Counterargument
A claim made ro rebut ( go agianst /refute/ disprove) a previous claim?
Counterclaim
A refution or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it thus stengthening one’s position ?
Rebuttal
Acknowleding the merit of the opposing argument?
Concession
The action of proving a statment or theory to be wrong or false?
Refutation
