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Argument Terms

Key Concepts:

Terms in this set (12)

anecdote
brief story told to support or demonstrate a point
argument
the combination of reasons, evidence, etc. that an author uses to convince an audience of their position
assertion
categorical statement which generalizes an opinion about human nature
assumption
an unstated belief accepted as true without proof, which governs our thinking and behavior
claim
the main point of the argument
conclusion
an assertion supported by premises
data
things known or assumed as facts which may be used as evidence
fallacy
a logical error in reasoning
implication
something suggested but not directly stated by an assertion, which the listener infers
inference
logical deductions based on premises assumed to be true
rebuttal
the act of offering a contrary argument
refute
to successfully argue against an argument
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