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argument terms
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Term | Definition |
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Position/Viewpoint | The central idea the author supports in their argument. |
Opposing viewpoint | A position that is the opposite of another position. |
Claim | A statement that supports a position. |
Evidence | Facts, statistics, and examples that show why a claim should be believed; evidence supports and "holds up" a claim. |
Reasoning | The process of showing how your evidence connects to and supports your claim. |
Counterclaim | An acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement from those with opposing viewpoints. |
Rebuttal | An author's direct response to an opposing viewpoint or claim. |
Argument | A position or viewpoint along with the claims and evidence used to support that position. |
Relevant | Having to do with the matter being considered. |
Sufficient | Enough. |
Tracing a argument | identifying and exploring how an argument is made in an essay. |
Rebut | To judge or calculate the quality of something. |
Ad hominem attack | Is a fallacy. |
Refute | To prove a statement, position, or claim is wrong or false. |
Fallacy | A false or mistaken belief or claim, usually based on poor reasoning. |
Emotional appeal | writers rely on two means of persuasion. |