Argumentative Writing

Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

A reason or set of reason given with the aim of persuading others that an action of idea is right or wrong.

Question 2

Claim

Answer 2

An assertion/statement of the truth of something

Question 3

Assert

Answer 3

To state a fact of belief confidently

Question 4

Equivocate

Answer 4

when one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus asserting a clear position

Question 5

Position

Answer 5

Ones stance on an issue

Question 6

Challenge

Answer 6

to contradict a postion

Question 7

Defend

Answer 7

to support a position

Question 8

Quality

Answer 8

to set parameters for an argument

Question 9

Hypothetical Evidence

Answer 9

examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened

Question 10

General Evidence

Answer 10

evidence that is vuage or too broad

Question 11

Somewhat Specific Evidence

Answer 11

Evidence hat has some concrete details bit is still somewhat imprecise

Question 12

Specific Evidence

Answer 12

Evidence that contains detailed information to help the reader clearly understand the example

Question 13

Commentary

Answer 13

analysis that explains the significance of the evidence

Question 14

Counterargument

Answer 14

the opposing argument

Question 15

Counterclaim

Answer 15

a claim made to rebut a previous claim

Question 16

Rebuttal

Answer 16

a refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thus strengthening one’s position

Question 17

Concession

Answer 17

acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument

Question 18

Refutation

Answer 18

The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false