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What does the term 'bolster' primarily refer to in the context of a claim?
What does the term 'bolster' primarily refer to in the context of a claim?
- To support or strengthen an argument (correct)
- To draw a conclusion without strong evidence
- To prove that a claim is false
- To admit an opposing claim is valid
Which word is synonymous with 'to put forward an argument'?
Which word is synonymous with 'to put forward an argument'?
- Infer
- Assert (correct)
- Concede
- Rebut
What does the term 'detractor' refer to?
What does the term 'detractor' refer to?
- A person who supports a claim
- A person who criticizes a claim (correct)
- A person who validates evidence
- A person who questions or doubts a claim
What is the primary action described by the word 'refute'?
What is the primary action described by the word 'refute'?
Which of the following actions best describes the meaning of 'grapple with'?
Which of the following actions best describes the meaning of 'grapple with'?
What does 'surmise' mean in the context of claim making?
What does 'surmise' mean in the context of claim making?
What does the word 'concede' suggest in the process of evaluating claims?
What does the word 'concede' suggest in the process of evaluating claims?
Which word would best describe someone who is skeptical about a claim?
Which word would best describe someone who is skeptical about a claim?
In the context of claims, what does 'validate' mean?
In the context of claims, what does 'validate' mean?
What does the term 'corroborate' signify in relation to an assertion?
What does the term 'corroborate' signify in relation to an assertion?
Flashcards
Assert
Assert
To state something as true, often without proof.
Substantiate
Substantiate
To provide evidence to support or prove a claim.
Corroborate
Corroborate
To confirm or support a claim with additional proof.
Concede
Concede
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Refute
Refute
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Grapple with
Grapple with
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Ruminate about
Ruminate about
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Infer
Infer
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Proponent
Proponent
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Detractor
Detractor
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Study Notes
20 Key Words: The All-Important "Claim" Cluster
- Claim: An assertion or argument. Authors frequently make claims that are then supported by evidence.
- Advance: To put forward a claim.
- Assert: To state something is true, often as part of an argument.
- Conjecture: A hypothesis or idea.
- (Pre)supposition: An idea assumed as true before further argumentation.
- Surmise: To assume something based on incomplete evidence.
- Bolster: To support an argument.
- Buttress: To support an argument.
- Substantiate: To provide evidence for a claim.
- Corroborate: To strengthen a claim with additional support.
- Validate: To prove the accuracy of a claim.
- Concede: To admit an opposing claim is true.
- Acknowledge: To accept the validity of a claim.
- Rebut: To offer an opposing argument to a claim.
- Refute: To prove a claim is false.
- Grapple With: To try to understand a difficult problem.
- Ruminate: To think deeply about an idea or problem.
- Infer: To deduce or conclude from evidence.
- Proponent: A person who supports a claim.
- Detractor: A person who criticizes a claim.
- Skeptic: A person who questions a claim.
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This quiz focuses on essential words related to making and supporting claims in arguments. Understanding these terms is crucial for analyzing and constructing effective arguments. Test your knowledge on the meanings and applications of each key term.
