argumentative vocabulary Flashcards

1
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An opinion

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Claim

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2
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A statement answering why

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reasons

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3
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provable facts/ data

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Evidence

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4
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A statement in support of opposing side in an argument

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Counterclaim

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5
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A reason the opposing side is wrong

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Rebuttal

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6
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A summarizing and supportive way to end an argument

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Conclusion

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7
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Logical reasoning

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Sound reasoning

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8
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Enough

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Sufficient

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9
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On topic

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Relevant

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10
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An individual’s way of looking at evidence

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Interpretation

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11
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To stress the importance of, Highlight or make very clear

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Emphasize

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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

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