Argument Terms Review

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Specific details or facts that support an inference or idea is called

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Evidence

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A credible source is a reliable source.

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True

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An incorrect argument that is not based on sound reasoning is called

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Logical fallacy

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The author's attitude, either stated or implied in writing

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Tone

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Details from a text that is directly quoted or paraphrased that supports a reader's claim or analysis.

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Text evidence

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To prove or validate by means of evidence

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substantiate

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Method of persuasion based on logic using facts, statistics, research, and historical evidence to support an argument is known as

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Logos

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Position or assertion about a particular topic or issue

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claim

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A specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, article, or other work.

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topic

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If a person has a tendency or urge to feel a certain way about something or forms an opinion about a topic before having evidence, they are showing BIAS.

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True