AP Seminar Vocabulary

Explain the term 'argument' as used in AP Seminar.

• A claim or thesis supported by evidence and reasoning

• A heated exchange between two or more people

• A mathematical function

• A type of literary device

What does 'assumption' mean in the AP Seminar glossary?

• A belief or statement taken for granted without proof

• A detailed analysis of a subject

• A summary of a research paper

• A question raised during a seminar

Define 'author' according to the AP Seminar glossary.

• A person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.

• A person who creates or originates any written work.

• A person who is the source or originator of a piece of work.

• A person who writes books or articles for a living.

What is 'bias' in the context of AP Seminar?

• A preconceived notion or perspective that affects objectivity

• A method of statistical analysis

• A type of research methodology

• A form of logical reasoning

The term 'claim' as used in AP Seminar refers to:

• a statement that asserts a point, belief, or truth

• a question that needs to be answered

• a summary of a research paper

• a list of sources used in a research

What does 'commentary' mean in the AP Seminar glossary?

• A detailed analysis and evaluation of a text or issue

• A brief summary of a text

• An unrelated opinion on a topic

• A fictional story

Define 'complex issue' according to the AP Seminar glossary.

• A simple problem with an easy solution

• A problem with multiple perspectives and no clear solution

• A mathematical equation with complex numbers

• A straightforward issue with a single answer

What is 'concession' in the context of AP Seminar?

• A strategy to strengthen an argument by acknowledging opposing viewpoints

• A method to introduce new evidence

• A technique to summarize the main points

• A way to conclude an argument

The term 'conclusion' as used in AP Seminar refers to:

• The final part of a presentation where the main points are summarized and implications are discussed.

• The introduction of a presentation where the topic is introduced and background information is provided.

• The section of a presentation where evidence is presented to support claims.

• The part of a presentation where counterarguments are addressed.

What does 'context' mean in the AP Seminar glossary?

• The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea

• A detailed analysis of a specific topic

• A summary of a research paper

• The main argument or thesis of a paper