GCER Vocab PRACTICE

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Use of invalid or faulty reasoning

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fallacy

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Attacking the opponent's character instead of addressing the argument.

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ad hominem

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A claim supported by evidence.

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argument

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Type of logical fallacy; when a non-expert is presented as an authority.

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argument from authority fallacy

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Additional support for a valid claim

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backing

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-an ARGUABLE statement

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claim

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Opinion or analysis on evidence and its connection to the claim.

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commentary

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- A statement that contradicts the claim

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counterclaim

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Tells audience why claim is rational

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grounds

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Unsound arguments; premise/conclusion is false.

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invalid