Argumentative Text Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is a personal view, belief, or judgement?

Back

Opinion

Front

What is a statement that opposes the claim and shows the other side?

Back

Counter-claim

Front

What are reasons why the counter-claim is NOT as valid as the claim?

Back

Rebuttal

Front

What is something that has been proven true?

Back

Fact

Front

What are the main points made in the essay to justify the claim?

Back

Reasons

Front

What is a statement that can be proven true or false?

Back

Fact

Front

What is a viewpoint that is influenced by personal feelings or opinions?

Back

Biased

Front

What is the evidence that supports a claim?

Back

Supporting evidence

Front

What is the act of arguing against a claim?

Back

Refutation

Front

What is a logical conclusion drawn from premises?

Back

Inference