Argument Vocabulary Flashcard

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Argument

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A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

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Claim

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An assertion/statement of the truth of something

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Assert

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To state a fact or belief confidently

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Equivocate

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To argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position

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Position

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One’s stance on an issue

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Challenge

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To contradict a position

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Defend

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To support a position

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Qualify

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To set parameters for an argument

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Hypothetical Evidence

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Examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened

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General Evidence

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Evidence that is vague or too broad