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18 Cards in this Set
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What is argument? |
using reasons to support a point of view. |
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What is the overall argument? |
The overall argument presents the author's position. |
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What is contributing argument? |
A small argument inside a big argument. |
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What is assertions? |
Statements which are made without any supporting evidence or justification. |
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What is conclusion? |
Reasoning should lead towards an end point. |
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What is intermediate conclusions? |
Conclusion before the final conclusion. |
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What is internal consistency? |
When all parts of line or reasoning contribute to the conclusion. |
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What is logical consistency? |
Provided in a logical manner. |
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What is line of reasoning? |
The line of reasoning is established through the order in which reasons and evidence are presented. |
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What is position? |
A point of view, supported by reasoning. |
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What is predicate? |
The foundation of the argument. |
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What is propositions? |
Statements believed to be true and presented as arguments. |
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What is reasons? |
The contributing argument put forward to support the overall argument or line of reasoning. |
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What is independent reasons? |
The author may use several reasons to support the conclusion. |
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What is joint reasons? |
The reasons provided to support an argument when they are connected in some way and mutually reinforce each other. |
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What is salience? |
Salient simply means relevant to the argument. |
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What is substantive point? |
The central point that is being made. |
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What is tautology? |
Unnecessary repetition, when the author makes the same point but in different words. |
