Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

What is a secondary source?

• A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources.

• A firsthand account of an event.

• A source that provides statistical data without analysis.

• A fictional representation of historical events.

What is a rebuttal?

• A statement that agrees with the counterclaim.

• When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

• A summary of the main argument without addressing counterclaims.

• An introduction to a debate topic.

What is bias?

• A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect objectivity.

• A method of ensuring fairness in decision-making.

• A statistical error that occurs in data collection.

• A psychological condition that affects perception.

What is a claim?

• The author's main point or argument.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs.

• A summary of the text's content.

What is a logical fallacy?

• An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

• A valid argument that is well-structured.

• A type of persuasive technique used in debates.

• A statement that is always true.

What is a primary source?

• A summary of events written by a historian.

• An original document or firsthand account used as evidence.

• A secondary analysis of data.

• A fictional representation of historical events.

What is a persuasive argument?

• An argument intended to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

• A statement that presents facts without bias.

• A discussion that explores multiple viewpoints.

• A question that seeks to gather information.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A quote from a famous author used to support the argument.

• A question that the essay seeks to answer.

What is evidence?

• Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

• Random opinions that are not backed by data.

• Personal anecdotes that may or may not be true.

• Unverified claims made by anyone.

What does it mean to analyze an argument?

• To examine the components of an argument to understand its effectiveness.

• To summarize the main points of an argument.

• To agree with the conclusion of an argument without questioning it.

• To identify the emotional appeal of an argument.