Argumentative Vocabulary

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Relevant Evidence

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Evidence that is to the point, applicable, and pertinent to the argument.

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Irrelevant

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Not to the point, not applicable or pertinent; extraneous.

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Refute

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To disprove; to successfully argue against.

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Example

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Details that help illustrate or narrow a general topic.

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Rebuttal

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A refutation, comeback, or counterargument, especially in debate.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support.

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Sound Reasoning

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Logical thinking that is based on valid premises and leads to a conclusion.

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Expert Testimony

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A statement made by a qualified individual with specialized knowledge relevant to the argument.

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Counterargument

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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Anecdote

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A short and interesting story about a real incident or person, used to illustrate a point.