Argumentative Terminology

when something is stated plainly and directly

an argument from the opposing point of view

piecing together facts and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion

using the same word / phrase over and over to make an argument forceful and strong

techniques writers and speakers use to enhance arguments

one side has stronger support than the other

using the same grammatical structure to emphasize a point & create balance in the writing

too broad of a generalization - uses word choice such as "all", "none", "everyone", etc.

proof for your assertion or claim

prejudice; favoritism to one side of an issue

the author's / speakers' attitude toward the subject

your assertion / thesis; what you are stating to be true

the format of the writing - essay, speech, advertisement, etc.

when the meaning is implied and not stated directly

"faulty reasoning" - a conclusion that does not make sense based on the facts presented

Your point of view in a debate; your side of the issue

words with strong positive or negative connotations (underlying meanings)