Argument Parts
One part of an argument that consists of facts, statistics or numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that uphold and support the claim
Evidence
This word is the field of knowledge the author writes about, such as astronomy or computer science
Subject
Bio
Life, Greek
A _______________ is a word part added to a root or base word that can change the word’s part of speech or meaning
Affix
One part of an argument that are logical explanations that state why the writer believes in his or her claim and why others should accept the claim
Reasons
An affix added to the beginning of a word
Prefix
Cede
Move, Latin
The ____________ is the most basic part of a word that gives a word its meaning
Root
One part of the argument that is the main idea of the argument. It is a position on a debatable issue or problem, and attempts to persuade others to agree with it
Claim
This word is the power or right to give orders or make decisions; the power to be in charge
Authority
Chron
Time, Greek
___________ __________ are called logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos (ethics)
The main part that is a statement of opinion about an issue or a problem
Argument
An affix attached to the end of a word
Suffix
Path
Suffer, Greek
Writers include technical language to educate readers, to make their explanation more ____________ and accurate, or to establish their authority on a subject
Percise
The part of the argument that is a section in which the writer or speaker acknowledges a point made by the opposition and makes a rebuttal, or an attempt to disprove it
Counterargument
The process of merging, or joining together, new information with other information you have previously gained from your reading in order to reach a new understanding.
Synthesizing
Circum
Around, Latin
______________ _____________ refers to words that are used in certain fields of knowledge
Technical Language