Argumentative Vocab Flashcards
1
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an opinion statement
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Claim
2
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a statement answering why the claim should be believed
A
Reasons
3
Q
provable facts/data
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Evidence
4
Q
a statement in support of the opposing side in an argument
A
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
A
Interpretation
11
Q
to stress the importance of, highlight or make very clear
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Emphasize
12
Q
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
