Argumentative Terms

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Circular Reasoning

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You state your claim and then state it again as your reasoning or evidence.

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Juxtaposition

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Placing contrasting ideas side by side.

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Evidence, Reasons

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Information used to support an argument or claim.

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Refute

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To challenge an opposing side/view.

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Logical Fallacy

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An argument that might appear to be logical but is actually based on a faulty assumption.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that something is true, typically without providing evidence.

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Counterargument

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An argument made to oppose another argument.

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Thesis Statement

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argument.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of an argument.

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Fallacy of Composition

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Assuming that what is true for a part is also true for the whole.