Vocab - Argumentative Writing & Debates

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Objective

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Presenting information or arguments without personal opinions; relying on facts and evidence, rather than personal beliefs or feelings.

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Dispute

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A disagreement or argument between parties who hold conflicting opinions or views; to question whether a statement is true or valid.

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Logos

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A rhetorical appeal to logic or reason; convincing through the use of logical arguments, facts, and evidence.

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Persuade

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To convince someone to adopt a certain belief or take specific action; to sway others’ opinions through compelling arguments, evidence, and reasoning.

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Evidence

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Facts, data, or information that supports a claim or counterclaim.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one perspective or outcome over others, often leading to unfair judgments.

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Counterargument

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An argument that opposes or contradicts another argument, often used to refute or challenge a claim.

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Ethos

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character; convincing through the trustworthiness or ethical stance of the speaker.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that something is true, typically requiring evidence to support it.