VOCAB 12/4-8

Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Claim

Answer 2

An assertion/statement of truth of something

Question 3

Assert

Answer 3

State a fact or belief confidently

Question 4

Equivocate

Answer 4

When one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position.

Question 5

Refutation

Answer 5

The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong

Question 6

Position

Answer 6

Ones stance on an issue

Question 7

Challenge

Answer 7

To contradict a position

Question 8

Qualifiy

Answer 8

To set parameters for an argument (Yes, but… or No, but…)

Question 9

Defend

Answer 9

To support a position

Question 10

Hypothetical Evidence

Answer 10

Examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened (considered weak evidence and should not be used in essays)

Question 11

General evidence

Answer 11

Evidence that is vague or too broad

Question 12

Somewhat specific evidence

Answer 12

Evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

Question 13

Specific evidence

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Commentary

Answer 14

Analysis that explains the significance of the evidence

Question 15

Counterargument

Answer 15

The opposing argument

Question 16

Counterclaim

Answer 16

A claim made to rebut a previous claim

Question 17

Rebuttal

Answer 17

a refutation or contradiction; follows counterclaim to disprove it, strengthening ones position

Question 18

Concession

Answer 18

Acknowledging the merit of the opposite argument