Argument Vocab

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Across
  1. 6. the opposing argument
  2. 8. to set parameters for an argument (Yes, but… or No, but…)
  3. 10. when one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position
  4. 12. an assertion/statement of the truth of something
  5. 14. analysis that explains the significance of the evidence
  6. 15. Evidence: evidence that contains detailed information to help the reader clearly understand the example
  7. 17. a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong
  8. 18. Evidence: evidence that is vague or too broad
Down
  1. 1. a claim made to rebut (go against/refute/disprove) a previous claim
  2. 2. Evidence: examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened
  3. 3. to support a position
  4. 4. a refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thus strengthening one’s position
  5. 5. one’s stance on an issue
  6. 7. the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false
  7. 9. acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument
  8. 11. Specific Evidence: evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise
  9. 13. to state a fact or belief confidently
  10. 16. to contradict a position