Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

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What does it mean to be credible?

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When the reader can believe and trust the author.

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What is a counterclaim?

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The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Evidence that does not relate to the claim or support the reason.

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What does the prefix ir- mean?

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Not.

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What is an argument?

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When the author wants to convince you of their position.

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What is a claim?

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The main point or assertion that an author is trying to prove.

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What is evidence?

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Facts, quotes, statistics, and expert opinions used to support a claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What does it mean to refute a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts the claim.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.