A set of statements, each supporting the other, that presents a position.

• Proposition
• Argument
• Assertion
• Claim

Ideas that are NOT influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

• Bias
• Objective

• Subjective

• Partiality

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Ideas that are based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

• Subjective ideas
• Universal truths
• Objective ideas
• Absolute facts

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another in an unfair way.

• Preference
• Favoritism
• Bias
• Discrimination

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

• credibility
• validity
• reliability
• trustworthiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument.

• fallacy
• truth
• certainty
• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A person with an interest or concern in something.

• Investor
• Bystander
• Observer
• Stakeholder

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; point of view.

• Perspective
• Viewpoint
• Insight
• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A position taken on an arguable viewpoint.

• opinion
• claim

• belief
• viewpoint

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition true or valid.

• Proof
• Testimony
• Assumption
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1