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Key Vocabulary in Argumentation

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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'?

Infer

Assert (correct)

Concede

Rebut

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'?

To prove that a claim is false Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions best describes the meaning of 'grapple with'?

To struggle with a difficult problem Signup and view all the answers

What does 'surmise' mean in the context of claim making?

To assume something without strong evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'concede' suggest in the process of evaluating claims?

To admit that an opposing claim is valid Signup and view all the answers

Which word would best describe someone who is skeptical about a claim?

Skeptic Signup and view all the answers

In the context of claims, what does 'validate' mean?

To prove the accuracy of a claim Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'corroborate' signify in relation to an assertion?

To confirm or support a claim Signup and view all the answers

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.