Argumentative Text Vocab

figurative language that makes comparisons in unexpected ways. The purpose is to show similarities in process or in structure.

• Analogy

• Bandwagon

• Bias

• Claim

an assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue

• Claim

• Counter Argument

• Credibility

• Bias

a term or phrase that has strong emotional overtones and that is meant to evoke strong reactions

• Claim

• Juxtaposition

• Loaded Language

• Repetition

a technique that an author or speaker uses to influence or persuade an audience

• Repetition

• Rhetorical Device

• Juxtaposition

• Counter Argument

is a viewpoint that opposes an author’s thesis or claim.

• Credibility

• Circular logic/reasoning

• Counterargument

• Anecdote

An incorrect or problematic argument that is not based on sound reasoning

• repetition

• rhetorical device

• logical fallacy

• reliable source

A credible or believable source

• Rhetorical Device

• Loaded Language

• Bias

• Reliable Source