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Argument Vocabulary

1.

Sufficient

Enough; Adequate

2.

Bias

A writer displays partiality for or against something

3.

Trace

Follow/Understand an argument

4.

Sound Resoning

Reasoning that follows logic and is easy to understand

5.

Claim

The main point of an argument, what you are trying to prove

6.

Refute

Using evidence to prove a counterclaim wrong

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Valid

Evidence that is based on logic or fact

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Reason

A statement that supports the claim

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Relevant

Information that is on topic

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Counterclaim

When an author acknowledges the opposing side of an argument

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Evaluate

Assess if the reasoning is sound & the evidence is relevant

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Evidence

Quotes or examples that prove the claim