| A | B |
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| argument | a claim backed by evidence |
| interpretation | Òthe action of explaining the meaning and value of something |
| thesis | the main idea to be proved in a piece of argumentative writing |
| claim | the assertion of something as true |
| relevant | closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand |
| sufficient | adequate; enough evidence to support all aspects of a claim |
| sound reasoning | Òvalidity; the logical support of an argument |
| evidence | statements that "back up" a claim and are used to prove or disprove something; something that makes plain or clear |
| anecdote | Òa short account of an interesting event that can be powerful |
| fact | a thing that is indisputably the case |
| statistic | a numerical fact; a type of evidence |
| expert testimony | Òa person who offers opinions based on specialized knowledge in a particular subjectÓ |
| eyewitness report | Òa person who actually sees some act |
| analogy | ÒA comparison between two things. They can be used to make a point or idea memorable |
| refute | to argue successfully against an argument; to prove something is false; to discredit or give a rebuttal |
| allusion | Òa brief reference to a historical or literary figure |
| objective | not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when considering and representing facts |
| subjective | influenced by personal feelings or opinions when considering and representing facts |
| bias | Òin favor of or against one thing |
| counterclaim | the opposite position of a claim that is made |
