Unit 4 Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for an argument made to oppose another argument?

Back

Counterargument

Front

What is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence?

Back

Inference

Front

What is an in-text citation?

Back

A reference within the text to a source

Front

What is a statement that asserts something to be true?

Back

Claim

Front

What is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience?

Back

Bias

Front

What is the term for a statement that acknowledges a point made by the opposing side?

Back

Concession

Front

What is the term for the credibility or trustworthiness of a source?

Back

Credibility

Front

What is the term for the context or background information surrounding a topic?

Back

Context

Front

What is the term for evidence that supports a claim?

Back

Supporting Evidence

Front

What is the term for a logical fallacy that attacks the person making the argument rather than the argument itself?

Back

Ad Hominem