— Important problem for debate or discussion

Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities

A belief regarded as true and often unstated

— Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions

— A point of view conveyed through an argument

The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

Changing vocal characteristics (e.g., pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes

A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases

— A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion

— Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view

— A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence

— Information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis