Argumentative Vocab <3
Across
- 1. a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- 2. someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed
- 7. quality of being trusted and believed in.
- 8. the summing-up of an argument or text.
- 13. the process for making clear how your evidence supports your claim.
- 14. the quality of being objective.
- 15. A process of reasoning (arguing) which infers a general conclusion based. on individual cases, examples, specific bits of evidence, and other specific types of premises.
- 16. a refutation or contradiction.
- 18. a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
Down
- 1. a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
- 3. the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
- 4. whether or not you can trust something.
- 5. stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
- 6. the inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle.
- 9. a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
- 10. an argument which can be inferred from contextual knowledge.
- 11. an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
- 12. of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
- 13. appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest.
- 17. prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.