AP Language Part 1 Flashcards

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