Language Arts Argument Terms

Argument Terms

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Cards In This Set

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Claim
The introducing statement showing your position
Premise
General principle that most readers would agree with.
Loaded Terms
Terms with high connotation used to effect your emotions.
Caricature
Cartoon-like portrayals of opposing arguments.
Ethical Appeal
Tries to gain moral support by linking the claim to a widely accepted value.
Argument
A claim supported by reasons and evidence.
Support
Reasons that back up the claim
Counterargument
Made to disprove an opposing viewpoint
Conclusion
The paragraph finishing of the essay.
Accurate
True information.
Bias
The opinion in the text that will stop you from being completely factual.
Contrast
Show the difference.
Convince
To make someone think your way.
Logic
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity
Bandwagon
Taps into people's desire to belong