Argument Terms

Front

What are reasons that do not directly relate to or support the claim?

Back

Irrelevant evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What are unclear statements in an argument?

Back

Vague language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is not based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions?

Back

Objective.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is a claim that refutes or attempts to disprove a certain claim?

Back

Counterclaim.

Front

What is a response to a counterclaim explaining why it’s wrong or not convincing?

Back

Rebuttal.

Front

What is a statement that supports a claim with facts or evidence?

Back

Reason.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is a broad statement that may not be true in all cases?

Back

Overgeneralization.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What type of evidence is based on personal feelings or opinions?

Back

Subjective evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the term for a statement that can be proven true or false?

Back

Fact.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the term for a statement that expresses a personal belief or judgment?

Back

Opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6