Argument Vocabulary

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evaluate

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to judge the worth of something

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argument

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statement, reason, or fact for/against a point

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claim

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when an author takes a position or side on an issue or idea and states that idea as true

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assess

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to judge

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reasoning

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using logical thought to determine something

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position

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the point of view of the author

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relevant

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important and related to the topic

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sufficient

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enough

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valid

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acceptable due to its sound basis in reasoning

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support

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to back up or prove a claim