Argumentative Vocabulary Week 9 Argumentative Vocabulary

WEEK 9 Argument Claim Evidence justify Rebuttal Challenge Counter argument position justify Challenge analyze investigate

argument (n) A statement for or against something. Angus made a convincing argument against recycling, so now we all live comfortably in huge piles of trash.

claim (n) When you make a claim, you say something is true. Donald’s claim that football players are tougher than hockey players was proven false when Paul Kariya scored a goal after suffering a concussion in the same game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ebTSeDGsds

evidence (n) Proof. Evidence of Mr. McManus being the smartest man in the world is pretty abundant, specifically when he finishes vocabulary quizzes in three to four minutes, always has the right answer and schools Ms. Paris in comma usage.

rebuttal (n) A reply intended to show fault in an opponent's argument. Johns rebuttal to Billy’s view on school uniforms was that, it is argued that school uniforms stop bullying however, this is incorrect because name brands are still used and kids get bullied.

Counter argument (n) A contrasting or opposing idea. Randy wrote a counterargument against Michelle’s essay for longer school days by saying however students will lose focus if school days are longer.

position (n) A person's particular point of view or attitude toward something. Ghandalf made his position perfectly clear – the Balrog was not to pass the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.

Academic Words

justify (v) If you justify something, you explain why it is reasonable or appropriate. When writing an argument or giving a presentation, present information to justify your opinions and conclusions.

challenge (v) If you challenge something, you question it or dispute it. When you challenge an idea or a conclusion during a discussion, you might ask the speaker to provide evidence to show why he thinks it is true.

analyze (v) If you analyze something, you look closely at each of its parts and see if they fit together in a way that makes sense. To analyze a presentation, examine the words, visual aids, and information presented to see if they make sense and how they affect the overall presentation.

investigate (v) If you investigate something, you study it to figure it out To investigate the relationship between vegetation and insects, collect data in several locations and compare them.