Vocab Flashcard

Front

Persuasive strategy used to support an argument

Back

Appeal

Front

Main argument in an essay

Back

claim

Front

A point yielded to an opposing perspective during an argument.

Back

concession

Front

Attempt to disprove opposing reasoning or evidence by introducing counter-reasoning and evidence.

Back

rebuttal

Front

generally accepted opinion

Back

consensus

Front

exactly what it says

Back

literal

Front

Acknowledging opposing standpoints and reaffirming your argument.

Back

counterargument

Front

Act of reaching a conclusion from known facts

Back

inferred

Front

Proof essential for a strong argument or claim

Back

Evidence

Front

Understanding something through its relation to another thing, action, or image.

Back

figurative