Argumentative Terms

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What does it mean if an argument is said to have a bias?

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The argument leans towards one side due to personal preference or prejudice.

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Labeling all members of a group as being the same without considering individual differences is considered being?

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stereotyped

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Which is NOT a definition of STEREOTYPING?

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An intentional exaggeration for emphasis.

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What is evidence?

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The facts used to support a claim.

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What does 'credibility' mean when talking about information sources?

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The trustworthiness and reliability of the source.

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What is an argument?

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A statement or series of statements that presents a viewpoint and supports it with evidence.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the purpose of counterarguments?

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To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the original argument.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts the argument.

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What is a stereotype?

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A widely held but oversimplified idea of a particular type of person or thing.