Argument Terms

An argument is

• the way someone sees something

• a response to the counterclaim, especially in debate

• an assertion, usually supported by evidence

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Reasoning is

• the process of drawing conclusions on the basis of evidence

• a statement that can be proven

• the way someone sees something

• a response to the counterclaim, especially in debate

A claim is

• a response to the counterclaim, especially in debate

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

• the way someone sees something

• an assertion/arguable statement, usually supported by evidence

Evidence is

• an assertion, usually supported by evidence

• knowledge on which to base a belief

• a response to the counterclaim, especially in debate

• the position that is taken by the writer or speaker that they intend to maintain or prove

A fact is

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• the process of drawing conclusions on the basis of evidence.

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

• a statement that can be proven

An opinion is

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

• the position that is taken by the writer or speaker that they intend to maintain or prove

• an assertion/arguable statement, usually supported by evidence

Viewpoint is

• an assertion, usually supported by evidence

• the way someone sees something

• an assertion/arguable statement, usually supported by evidence

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

Rebuttal is

• a response to the counterclaim, especially in debate

• knowledge on which to base a belief

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Debate is

• an assertion, usually supported by evidence

• the position that is taken by the writer or speaker that they intend to maintain or prove

• the process of drawing conclusions on the basis of evidence.

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

A thesis is

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• a discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments (pros and cons) are put forward

• the position that is taken by the writer or speaker that they intend to maintain or prove

• the way someone sees something