Argumentative vocab. Flashcards
1
Q
An opinion statement.
A
claim
2
Q
A statement answering why the claim should be believed.
A
reasons
3
Q
provable facts / data.
A
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.
A
rebuttal
6
Q
A summarizing and supportive way to end an argument.
A
conclusion
7
Q
logical reasoning
A
sound reasoning
8
Q
enough
A
sufficient
9
Q
on topic
A
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.
A
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.
A
argument
