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What is the primary function of the word 'CORROBORATE' in the context of claims?
What is the primary function of the word 'CORROBORATE' in the context of claims?
- To prove the accuracy of a claim
- To put forward a hypothesis
- To confirm or support a claim (correct)
- To draw a conclusion without strong evidence
What does the term 'REFUTE' imply in relation to claims?
What does the term 'REFUTE' imply in relation to claims?
- To put forward an argument
- To prove that a claim is false (correct)
- To admit that an opposing claim is valid
- To provide evidence supporting a claim
Which word best describes the action of 'ACKNOWLEDGE' in the context of claims?
Which word best describes the action of 'ACKNOWLEDGE' in the context of claims?
- To hypothetically assume a premise
- To question the truth of a statement
- To support an argument with evidence
- To accept the validity of a claim (correct)
In what way does 'BOLSTER' relate to a claim?
In what way does 'BOLSTER' relate to a claim?
Which concept is most closely associated with the term 'SKEPTIC' when it comes to claims?
Which concept is most closely associated with the term 'SKEPTIC' when it comes to claims?
Flashcards
Assert
Assert
To state or suggest something as a fact, without proof or evidence.
Substantiate
Substantiate
To provide evidence or reasons to support a statement or argument.
Concede
Concede
To admit that an opposing claim or argument is true or valid.
Ruminate About
Ruminate About
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Study Notes
Claim Cluster - Key Words
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Making a Claim:
- Advance: to put forward a claim
- Assert: to put forward an argument or state that something is true
- Conjecture: a hypothesis (or forming one)
- (Pre)supposition: an initial idea or assumption
- Surmise: to assume; deduce a conclusion without strong evidence
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Supporting a Claim:
- Bolster: to provide support for an argument
- Buttress: to provide support for an argument
- Substantiate: to provide evidence to support or prove a claim
- Corroborate: to confirm or support a claim
- Validate: to prove the accuracy of a claim
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Recognizing a Claim:
- Concede: to admit that an opposing claim is true or valid
- Acknowledge: to accept or admit the validity of a claim
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Questioning a Claim:
- Rebut: to offer an argument against a claim believed to be false
- Refute: to prove that a claim is false
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Thinking About a Claim:
- Grapple With: to try to deal with or understand a difficult problem
- Ruminate About: to think deeply about; consider something thoroughly
- Infer: to deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning
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Supporting, Criticizing, and Doubting a Claim:
- Proponent: a person who supports a claim or course of action
- Detractor: a person who criticizes a claim or course of action
- Skeptic: a person who questions or doubts a claim
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Test your knowledge on the key terms related to making, supporting, recognizing, questioning, and thinking about claims. This quiz will help you understand the nuances of arguing and the various aspects of claims in discussions. Perfect for students studying critical thinking or argumentation.
