Synonym
Ending
Conclusion
Unsure statement
Assertion
30 examples in syllabus and on page 6
Topic
Argument
a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer
Rhetorical Question
Impartial
Objective
Mistake, miscommunication, misinterpretation
Reason
opinion based on partial advice
Subjective
Empirical
relying on experience or observation alone
the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Synthesis
Favoritism
Bias
Unsure
Claim
"You are not going out tonight"
"If I go out tonight, I will make memories that will last a lifetime"
Rebuttal
Issue
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
Correlation
Assessment
Evaluation
Uncertain knowledge
Inferential Gap
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
Corroborate
Theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
the action of causing something.
Causation
Getting point across to audience
Mode of Address
Ignore
Analysis
Some people may rightly argue that if smoking on campus is not illegal, then it should be permitted; however, second-hand smoke may cause harm to those who have health issues like asthma, possibly putting them at risk.
Counter-Argument
Rhetorical Device
a use of language that is intended to have an effect on its audience.
a statement that seems to be true in most situations or for most people, but that may not be completely true in all cases.
Generalisation