Argumentative Vocab Flashcards
1
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An opinion statement.
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Claim
2
Q
A statement answering why: the claim should be believed.
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Reasons
3
Q
Provable facts/data.
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Evidence
4
Q
A statement in support of the opposing side in an argument.
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Counterclaim
5
Q
A reason the opposing side is wrong.
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Rebuttal
6
Q
A summarizing and supportive way to end an argument.
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Conclusion
7
Q
Logical reasoning.
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Sound Reasoning
8
Q
Enough.
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Sufficient
9
Q
On topic.
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Relevant
10
Q
An individual’s way of looking at evidence.
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Interpretation
11
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To stress the importance of, highlight or make very clear
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Emphasize
12
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An essay written with the purpose of stating one’s opinion and attempting to prove the opinion correct through reasoning and evidence.
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Argument
