Argumentative Vocabulary Review

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What is a con in an argument?

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Reasons or evidence against the claim.

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What does it mean to evaluate something?

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To judge the worth of something.

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What is a valid claim?

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A claim that is acceptable due to its sound basis in reasoning; reasonable.

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What is a statement?

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A sentence that says something is true.

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What is an argument?

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A statement, reason or fact for or against something.

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What is a pro in an argument?

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Reasons or evidence in favor of the claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A claim made to rebut or oppose another claim.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences.