Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

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What does the prefix ir- mean?

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Not

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A claim must be arguable. True or False?

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True

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What is an argument?

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When the author wants to convince you of their position.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Evidence that does not relate to the claim or support the reason.

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What is a rebuttal?

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When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or challenged.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the author's claim.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.