argumentative vocabulary Flashcards
1
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An opinion
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Claim
2
Q
A statement answering why
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reasons
3
Q
provable facts/ data
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Evidence
4
Q
A statement in support of opposing side in 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
An 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 one’s opinion and attempting to prove the opinion correct through reasoning and evidence
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Argument
