Argumentative Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a rebuttal?

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A counterargument or your response to the counterclaim explaining why it is incorrect/unproven.

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What is informational text?

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A type of nonfiction. Nonfiction includes any text that is factual.

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What is sound reasoning?

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Reasons that are true, factual, and reasonable.

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What is evidence?

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The available body of facts or information related to a claim or topic.

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What is name-calling in propaganda?

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Negative words are used to create an unfavorable opinion of the competition in the viewer's mind.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A statement made by someone that goes against the claim.

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What is a fallacy?

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Illogical arguments that are based on fallacies and non-factual information.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A single claim or statement followed by a series of facts, support, and reasoning presented and defended by the writer.