Core argumentation vocabulary (claim, evidence, warrant, counterargument, rebuttal) used throughout AP Seminar. Front: the term. Back: a plain-language definition.
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- Claim
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The main position or assertion that a speaker or writer is trying to prove- Evidence
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Facts, data, or examples used to support and prove a claim- Counterargument
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An argument that opposes or challenges your main argument- Rebuttal
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A response that disputes or disproves a counterargument or opposing claim- Concession
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Acknowledging that an opponent's point is valid or has merit- Refutation
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The act of disproving or showing that an argument or claim is false or invalid- Claim of fact
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A statement asserting that something is true or false based on reality- Claim of value
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A statement asserting that something is good, bad, right, or wrong- Claim of policy
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A statement asserting that a specific action should or should not be taken- Empirical evidence
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Information collected through direct observation, experiment, or measurement- Testimonial evidence
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A statement or account provided by a witness or expert in a field- Anecdotal evidence
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A personal story or single example from individual experience- Ad hominem fallacy
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Attacking the character or background of a person instead of addressing their argument- False dilemma
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Presenting only two choices when more options actually exist- Begging the question
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Using the claim as evidence to support itself rather than providing external proof
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