ap lang practice

Argument

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an idea is right or wrong

• to support a position

• acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument

• evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

Claim

• to contradict a position

• when one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position

• an assertion/statement of the truth of something

• the opposing argument

Assert

• examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened (weak evidence and shouldn't be in essays)

• a refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thus strengthening one's position

• to state a fact or belief confidently

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an idea is right or wrong

Equivocate

• when one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position

• evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

• to set parameters for an argument (Yes, but... or No, but ...)

• one's stance on an issue

Position

• the opposing argument

• a refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thus strengthening one's position

• one's stance on an issue

• examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened (weak evidence and shouldn't be in essays)

Challenge

• to state a fact or belief confidently

• evidence that is vague or too broad

• evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

• to contradict a position

Defend

• to support a position

• a claim made to rebut (go against/refute/disprove) a previous claim

• analysis that explains the significance of the evidence

• acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument

Qualify

• a claim made to rebut (go against/refute/disprove) a previous claim

• the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false

• to set parameters for an argument (Yes, but... or No, but ...)

• a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an idea is right or wrong

Commentary

• evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise

• the opposing argument

• an assertion/statement of the truth of something

• analysis that explains the significance of the evidence

Hypothetical Evidence

• examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened (weak evidence and shouldn't be in essays)

• evidence that contains detailed information to help the reader clearly understand the example

• evidence that contains detailed information to help the reader clearly understand the example

• a refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thus strengthening one's position