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Argumentative Vocab

Vocabulary for Argumentative Writing

TermDefinition
fact A statement that can be proven. The information can be checked for accuracy.
opinion Expresses a person's judgment or belief. Cannot be proven.
claim To state that something is true, often without evidence
influence To persuade, or to pressure into doing something
evidence Facts or information to support a claim
point of view Perspective from which the story is being told
authority Who is the author? What organization is behind this information? What are the qualifications of the author or organization to write about this topic?
credibility believable or trustworthy
thesis Last sentence in the introduction of an essay that states the writer’s position or opinion on the topic. It tells the reader what the writer thinks about the topic.
loaded words Emotionally-charged words. Ex: The students at our school are fat and lazy.
anecdote Short story based on experience
counterclaim Reasoning or facts given in opposition to an argument
accuracy to determine if the content of the source is fact, opinion, or propaganda. If you think the source is offering facts, are the sources for those facts clearly indicated?
argument Facts or reasoning offered to support a position as being true
ethos A rhetorical appeal that focuses on the character or qualifications of the speaker
pathos a rhetorical appeal to the reader’s or listener’s senses or emotions through connotative language or imagery
logos a rhetorical appeal to reason or logic through statistics, facts, and reasonable examples
primary source An original account or record created at the time of an event by someone who witnessed or was involved in it. Autobiographies, letters, and government records are types or primary sources.
secondary source These sources analyze, interpret, or critique primary sources. Textbooks, books about historical events, and works of criticism, such as movie and book reviews, are secondary sources.
purpose/audience What is the purpose of the information? To whom is it directed?
reasons the points that explain why the author is making a certain claim
rhetoric This is the language a writer of speaker uses to persuade an audience. The art of using words to persuade others.
timeliness How timely is the source? Is the source years out of date? Some information becomes dated when new research is available, but other older sources of information can be quite sound 50 or 100 years later.
Created by: scampbell12
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