Argument Vocabulary

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Source

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The origin of information, such as a book, article, or person, from which the data or ideas are obtained.

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Grounds

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The foundation or basis of an argument; the specific data or reasoning that supports a claim.

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Quote

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To repeat the exact words spoken or written by someone else in a piece of writing.

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Logic

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Sound reasoning and the use of valid arguments to reach a conclusion in an argumentative piece.

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Reasoning

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The process of thinking and making logical connections between evidence and a claim to support an argument.

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Argument

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A statement or series of statements for or against something.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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Counterclaim

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An argument made to oppose another argument.

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Evidence

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument.

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Paraphrase

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To restate something in your own words while retaining the original meaning.