Argument Vocabulary

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The foundation or basis of an argument; the specific data or reasoning that supports a claim

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Grounds

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To repeat the exact words spoken or written by someone else in a piece of writing.

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Quote

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The origin of information, such as a book, article, or person, from which the data or ideas are obtained

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Source

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Specific details, facts, or quotations from a text that are used to support or illustrate a point in an argument

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Textual Evidence

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The process of thinking and making logical connections between evidence and a claim to support an argument

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Reasoning

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A statement that opposes the main argument or claim being made

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Counterclaim

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The main point or argument that an author is trying to convey in a piece of writing

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Central Idea

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A type of reasoning that draws a conclusion based on evidence and logical connections

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Inductive Reasoning

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A type of reasoning that starts with a general statement and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion

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Deductive Reasoning

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The emotional tone or attitude expressed in a piece of writing

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Tone