Understanding Argument Vocabulary Terms

Understanding Argument Vocabulary Terms

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a "claim" in an argument?

Back

A statement asserting a point or belief

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a "sub-claim" in an argument?

Back

A minor point supporting the main claim

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Reasoning in an argument

Back

Drawing a conclusion based on evidence

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is "evidence" in an argument?

Back

Information or facts that support a claim

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Counterargument

Back

An argument that opposes the main claim

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Refutation

Back

Disproving a counterargument

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

"Conclusion" in an argument

Back

The final statement that summarizes the argument

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