Argumentative Vocabulary

An _____ is a position or viewpoint along with the claims and evidence used to support that position.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A _____ is a statement that supports a position.

A _____ is a rebuttal, or argument against, an opposing viewpoint or claim

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

_____ is facts, statistics, examples, and comparisons that show why a claim should be believed.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A _____ is a false or mistaken belief, usually based on poor reasoning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

_____ means to prove a statement, position or claim is wrong or false.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

_____ means having to do with the matter being considered, pertained.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

_____, or ethical appeal, tries to convince you through the trustworthiness and believability of the author.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

_____ tries to persuade you by creating an emotional connection between you and the topic.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

_____ tries to persuade you by using evidence such as facts and figures.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5