AP Seminar Argumentation Quiz

Argument

a claim or thesis that conveys a position or solution developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence

Claim

a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective (position, opinion, point of view, solution…)

Assertion

Categorical statement that generalizes an opinion about human nature

Context

the intent, audience, purpose, bias background of an issue; also includes the importance of an issue or the "so what?"

Evidence

information, data, quotation, excerpt from text used as proof to support a claim or thesis

Line of Reasoning

arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

Commentary

discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim to describe a source's line of reasoning

Assumption

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

Limitation

a boundary or point at which a position is no longer valid or a solution is no longer effective; can also be interpreted as a drawback to a solution

Implication

a possible future effect or result of a solution/position

Authority

evidence gathered from those with an acknowledged expertise in a field

Credibility

the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

Validity

the extent to which an argument or claim is logical

Bias

a personal, opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement

Fallacy

evidence or reasoning that is false or in error; use of faulty logic or opinion supported by evidence

Concession

acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view

Counter Argument

an opposing perspective, idea, theory, solution, or opinion supported by evidence

Peer Review

the evaluation of work by fellow experts in the field of the work; peer reviewed journals/articles are tier-one source, the most credible you can find on a subject