Argumentative Vocabulary

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Reasoning

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A writer’s general assumptions used to support his/her stance; drawn from research and observations.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author writes; may be to inform, persuade, entertain, or share.

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Evidence/Support

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Facts, statistics, anecdotes, examples, and expert testimony used to support reasoning in an argument.

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Irrelevant

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

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Verify

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Fact-checking evidence in order to assess credibility.

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Credible

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Believable and trustworthy; refers to sources that are reliable.

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Evaluate

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To assess the credibility and relevance of information or arguments.

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Persuasive Techniques

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Methods used to convince an audience, such as emotional appeal, logical reasoning, and ethical considerations.

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Argument

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A statement or series of statements that present a viewpoint and support it with evidence.

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Refute

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To disprove or counter an argument or claim.