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Bonnell 8.R.2.4
Argument
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tracing an argument | The process of identifying and following the evidence and reasoning used to support an author's claim. |
| argument | Expresses an opinion about a topic that is debatable and consists of a claim, reasons, and evidence. |
| claim | A statement that conveys the writer or speaker's position on a topic. |
| logical fallacies | errors in reasoning in the form of misleading or irrelevant information. |
| deductive reasoning | general statements accepted to be true (premises) |
| abductive reasoning | errors in reasoning in the form of misleading or irrelevant information. |
| inductive reasoning | process of making an argument using specific examples that lead to general conclusions |
| reason | An explanation that states why others should accept a claim |