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
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Provable facts/data
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Evidence
4
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A statement in support of the opposing side in an argument
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Counterclaim
5
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A reason the opposing side is wrong
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Rebuttal
6
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A summarizing and supportive way to end an argument
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Conclusion
7
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Logical reasoning
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Sound Reasoning
8
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Sufficient
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Enough
9
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On topic
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Relevant
10
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An individual 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 ones opinion and attempting to prove the opinion correct through reasoning and evidence
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Argument
