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Words to Know IV
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Accurate | (adj.)free from error or defect |
| Argument | (n.)the position an author puts forward, supported by reasons |
| Bias | (n.)an inclination, tendency, or prejudice |
| Claim | (n.) an assertion of something as fact |
| Counter argument | (n.)a contrasting, opposing, or refuting argument |
| Credibility | (n.) the quality of being believed or trusted |
| Evaluate | (v.) to judge or determine the quality or worth of something |
| Evidence | (n.) information that proves or disproves something |
| Fact | (n.) a true statement that can be proven; objective |
| Opinion | (n.)a statement that can be supported with evidence or facts but cannot be proven; subjective |
| Persuasion | (n.) writing or speech that attempts to convince the reader or listener to adopt a particular opinion or course of action |
| Propaganda | (n.) information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc |
| Relevant | (adj.) connected to the matter at hand |
| Sufficient | (adj.) adequate for the purpose |
| Valid | (adj.) sound; just; well-founded |