Argumentation Vocabulary

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claim

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a point to prove in an argument

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fact

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a statement that can be proven true

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evidence

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specific info used to support a reason

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statistic

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a fact given in number form

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reasons

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opinion based statements that tell readers why they should believe a claim

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bias

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unfair prejudice in favor or against one thing

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counterclaim

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the opposing argument

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rebuttal

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statement that acknowledges the opposing viewpoint

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relevant

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closely connected to or appropriate for what is being considered

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effective

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successful in producing an intended result