Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

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What is a rebuttal?

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When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

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What does the prefix ir- mean?

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Not

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What does it mean to be credible?

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When the reader can believe and trust the author.

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Evidence that does not relate to the claim or support the reason.

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What is a counterclaim?

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The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.

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What is a claim?

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The author's main point or argument.

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What is evidence?

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Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

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What is a persuasive argument?

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An argument intended to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What does it mean to analyze an argument?

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To examine the components of an argument to understand its effectiveness.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.