AP lang argument

Argument of Facts

When the claim can be proved or disproved with specific evidence.

Argument of Definition

An argument in which the claim specifies that something does or doesn't meet the conditions or features set forth in a definition

Argument of Evaluation

an argument in which the claim specifies that something does or doesn't meet established criteria

Argument of proposal

an argument deciding what should be done because of what happened

epideictic occasion

speaking that praises or blames (funeral, graduations, roasts)

forensic occasion

speaking that focuses on the past and is usually concerned with justice (court decisions, legal documents, academic studies)

deliberative occasions

speaking that focuses on the future and is usually concerned with what should be done (proposals, bills, regulations)

persusive writing

convincing others of a stated opinion or belief

argumentative writing

presents a claim, and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence

assertion

a declaration or statement

claim

the writer's position on an issue or problem

concession

acknowledgment of valid point made on opposing side

counterargument

A challenge to a position; an opposing argument

evidence/support

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

opponent

one who goes against; rival

proponent

One who argues in favor of; supporter

qualifier

indicates how close, or relevant, the relationship is between the grounds and the warrant

qualitative data

descriptive data

quantitative data

numerical data

refutation/rebuttal

a denial of the validity of an opposing argument

warrant

component of an argumentative essay that explains how the evidence provided helps prove the assertions and connects everything back to the thesis