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7753593588Assertionan opinion stated as fact; the basis of all arguments; always arguable0
7753593589Claimthe main assertion of an argument; the point of an argument backed up by support1
7753596681Generalizationa conclusion drawn from a number of particular examples; an assertion about a class or group2
7753599107Assumptionan unspoken opinion, perspective, or belief taken for granted without proof3
7753602046Qualificationa 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 assertion4
7753609083Refutationthe part of the argument which the speaker anticipates objections to the points being raised and counters them5
7753609084Counterargumenta challenge to a position; an opposing argument6
7753615704Rebuttala refutation of an argument7
7753615705Hypothesisan unproved theory; a proposed explanation that needs to be tested8
7753621186Digressionan intentional and temporary departure from the subject under discussion9
7753621187Rhetoricis the art of using language to manipulate or persuade, to make your point seem reasonable and compelling10
7753623514Ethosto convince an audience of the author's credibility or character11
7753623515Pathosto persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions12
7753623793Logosto convince an audience by use of logic or reason13

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