Argument Vocabulary

Front

Facts, details, or information that support or prove a claim

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Evidence

Front

A statement opposing the original claim, presented in an argument to acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints.

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Counterclaim

Front

Specific details, facts, or quotations from a text that are used to support or illustrate a point in an argument

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Textual Evidence

Front

The author's main point or message about a topic or idea

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Central Idea

Front

A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

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Claim

Front

The reasoning or logic used to support a claim in an argument.

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Reasoning

Front

The overall position or stance taken in an argument.

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Argument

Front

The emotional tone or attitude expressed in a piece of writing or speech.

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Tone

Front

The process of restating information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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Paraphrase

Front

A brief summary of the main points or ideas in a text.

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Summarize