Argumentative Vocab

Front

A specific piece of information that supports a claim.

Back

text evidence

Front

Subject not settled; topic.

Back

Issue

Front

Someone who disagrees with your position on an issue.

Back

Opposition

Front

Does not belong: Refute, Opposition, Counterclaim

Back

Claim

Front

NOT a subclaim for video games as an elective?

Back

It is a distraction

Front

What is an argument?

Back

Expresses a position on a problem, supported by reasons and evidence.

Front

Detailed examination of text elements or structure?

Back

Analysis

Front

What is a refute?

Back

Argues against a counterargument.

Front

What is a citation?

Back

The act of properly citing or quoting a reference or text, word for word, and acknowledging the source.