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A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others to think that an action or idea is right or wrong
Argument
The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way
Reasoning
A particular manner or way of considering a matter.
Point of View
The main point an author is trying to make
Central Idea
Statement or assertion that something is the case, typically one that is disputed or in doubt from another side
Claim
Claim made to prove a previous claim is false or incorrect
Counterclaim
Free of bias; based on facts rather than opinions
Objective
Short version containing only the main points
Summary
Something that proves the existence of truth or supports a conclusion
Evidence
Connected; related to the matter being discussed
Relevant
Your “comeback” to someone’s argument or counter-argument
Rebuttal
The act of rebutting a point
Refute
To carefully consider or calculate the quality, importance, amount, value, etc. of something. legal explanation of a court's judgment
Evaluate
The legal explanation of a court's judgment.
Reasons
An event, occurrence or state of affairs known to have happened, cannot be argued
Fact
Evidence is in the form of stories that people tell about what has happened to them, it can be personal or from others
Anecdotal
