Argumentative Words Flashcards

1
Q

an opinion statement

A

claim

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2
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a statement answering why the claim should be believed

A

reasons

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3
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provable facts/data

A

evidence

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4
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a statement in support of the opposing side in an argument

A

counterclaim

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5
Q

a reason the opposing side is wrong

A

rebuttal

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6
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a summarizing and supportive way to end an argument

A

conclusion

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7
Q

logical reasoning

A

sound reasoning

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8
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enough

A

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 individuals way of looking at evidence

A

interpretation

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11
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to stress the importance of, highlight or make very clear

A

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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