Argument Vocab

1. a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong
3. to support a position
6. to state a fact or belief confidently
7. evidence that has some concrete details but is still somewhat imprecise
8. one’s stance on an issue
9. to set parameters for an argument (Yes, but… or No, but…)
10. acknowledging the merit of the opposing argument
13. analysis that explains the significance of the evidence
15. to contradict a position
16. evidence that is vague or too broad
17. examples that could potentially happen but have not actually happened

2. the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false
4. a refutation or contradiction; follows the counterclaim to disprove it, thusstrengthening one’s position
5. a claim made to rebut (go against/refute/disprove) a previous claim
10. the opposing argument
11. evidence that contains detailed information to help the reader clearly understand the example
12. when one tries to argue both sides evenly, thus not asserting a clear position
14. an assertion/statement of the truth of something