Argumentative vocabulary 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.
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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 of 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
A individual’s way of looking at evidence.
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Interpretation
11
Q
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 ones opinion and attempting to prove the opinion correct through reasoning and evidence.
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Argument
