7753593588 | Assertion | an opinion stated as fact; the basis of all arguments; always arguable | 0 | |
7753593589 | Claim | the main assertion of an argument; the point of an argument backed up by support | 1 | |
7753596681 | Generalization | a conclusion drawn from a number of particular examples; an assertion about a class or group | 2 | |
7753599107 | Assumption | an unspoken opinion, perspective, or belief taken for granted without proof | 3 | |
7753602046 | Qualification | a modification, limitation, or limitation; a qualification of an assertion or claim means that you agree in part, or you wish to redefine or reshape the assertion | 4 | |
7753609083 | Refutation | the part of the argument which the speaker anticipates objections to the points being raised and counters them | 5 | |
7753609084 | Counterargument | a challenge to a position; an opposing argument | 6 | |
7753615704 | Rebuttal | a refutation of an argument | 7 | |
7753615705 | Hypothesis | an unproved theory; a proposed explanation that needs to be tested | 8 | |
7753621186 | Digression | an intentional and temporary departure from the subject under discussion | 9 | |
7753621187 | Rhetoric | is the art of using language to manipulate or persuade, to make your point seem reasonable and compelling | 10 | |
7753623514 | Ethos | to convince an audience of the author's credibility or character | 11 | |
7753623515 | Pathos | to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions | 12 | |
7753623793 | Logos | to convince an audience by use of logic or reason | 13 |
AP Language Part 1 Flashcards
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