Argumentative Text Vocab

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Argumentative text

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

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Bias

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A particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned.

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Claim

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An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue.

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Digital text

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An electronic text read on a computer screen or other electronic device that may include images, sound, video, and other multimodal interactive and embedded elements.

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Evidence

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Specific details or facts that support an inference or idea.

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Faulty reasoning

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A logically incorrect argument, or fallacy, that contains a conclusion that is not supported by data, has limited information, and/or includes personal opinion or bias.

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Logical fallacy

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An incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning.

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Multimodal texts

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The strategic integration of two or more modes of communication to create meaning, including written and spoken texts, images, gestures, music, digital texts and media, and live performances.

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Organizational patterns

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The pattern an author constructs as he or she organizes his or her ideas and provides supporting details.

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Reliable source

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A credible or believable source.