Argumentative Vocabulary

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Argument

Back

A reason(s) given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Relevant

Back

Appropriate, connected to, or related to the argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Ethos

Back

Endorsement or Testimonial given by a Celebrity or Expert.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Audience

Back

Person or group that the writer is persuading.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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Logos

Back

Stats and Facts used to support an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Claim

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

Front

Counterclaim

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Bias

Back

A tendency to favor one side over another.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Reasoning

Back

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

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Pathos

Back

Emotional appeal used to persuade an audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5