Argumentative Words Flashcards
1
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an opinion statement
A
claim
2
Q
a statement answering why the claim should be believed
A
reasons
3
Q
provable facts/data
A
evidence
4
Q
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
A
sound reasoning
8
Q
enough
A
sufficient
9
Q
on topic
A
relevant
10
Q
an individuals way of looking at evidence
A
interpretation
11
Q
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
