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
A
reasons
3
Q
provable facts / data
A
evidence
4
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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
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sound reasoning
8
Q
enough
A
sufficient
9
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on topic
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relevant
10
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an individual’s way of looking at evidence.
A
interpretation
11
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to stress the importance of, highlight or make very clear.
A
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.
A
argument
