in detail the composition asked to analyze or structure of something, (especially information the evidence for the or evidence), for case. purposes of explanation and interpretation. Anecdote
A brief narrative account, Although the defense
often intended to illustrate or lawyer provided several support a point. clever anecdotes, this NOTE: The expression anecdotal was not sufficient evidence refers to the use of particular evidence to win the instances or concrete examples to support a claim. Such information case. (sometimes referred to negatively as "hearsay") may be compelling but does not, in itself, provide proof. Argumentation
the act or process of He tried to
forming reasons and use argumentation, drawing conclusions rather than force, to in support for or convince his opposition to a given opponents. topic in discussion or writing Backing
In argumentation, the The fact that the team
support or explanation with the best defense has provided for the won the Superbowl for the last five years, was his warrant. backing for stating that NOTE: The backing is the team with the best often characterized defense would win the by the word because. Superbowl once again. Claim
The main idea or Because the
point being prosecuting maintained as attorney was so true unclear, the judge had to ask, “What is your claim?” Conclusion
the end decision After analyzing all of
or judgment the evidence, their conclusion was that reached by Arthur was a hopeless reasoning and drunk. examination of evidence Consequences Cameron is CHS football In logic, the player. relationships between statements that hold All CHS football players are red devils. true when one logically "follows from" one or Consequently, it follows more to others; the that Cameron is a red devil. conclusions that follow the premises Counterargument
a contrasting, op- Shannon and Alison were
ready to offer their posing, or refuting counterargument to Mr. argument to the McMahon about why they should be allowed initial argument at to bring a 21-year-old hand guest to the homecoming dance. Evidence
Data or grounds Although the jury
to prove or believed Queenie disprove was guilty, there something was not enough evidence to prove it. Experts
a person who has The expert stated
special skill or know that he did not feel -ledge in a particu- the level of lar field; a specialist intoxication was or an authority enough to cause the victim’s death. Generalization
a proposition asserting The employer’s
something to be true generalization either of all members of about teenagers a certain category or of was that all an indefinite part of that teenagers are lazy. category Grounds
The foundation or There were no
basis for the grounds to prove claim; the the claim that the supporting Indians would soon have a winning evidence for the team again. argument Misrepresentation
the action or Mrs. Volupides’ co-
offense of giving a worker, who had never false or misleading gotten along with Mrs. Volupides, tried to provide account misrepresentation with the hope that Queenie would lose her job. Qualifier
Statements that limit the The numerous
strength of the argument qualifiers in her or statements that propose the conditions under argument made the which the argument is jury seem unsure true; the degree of about her claim. certainty about the claim Reasoning
the action of Although his mother
thinking about explained the reasoning behind her decision, Matt something in a was not happy with the logical, sensible final outcome about his way curfew. Relevant
having direct The defense lawyer
bearing on the accused the prosecuting attorney matter in hand; of bringing up pertinent, related, evidence that was not appropriate relevant to the case at hand. Rebuttal
the act of refuting or After listening to
contesting one Brandon’s reasons argument by for being excused offering a contrary from school forever, dispute or argument the principal offered his rebuttal. Statistics
the collection, analysis, Had the lawyer
interpretation, and provided a more presentation of large statistical argument, quantities of numerical he may have won the data; a collection of such quantitative data case to ban all smoking. Substantive
Important, Matt’s argument
meaningful or was not substantive essential; enough to convince supported by his parents to extend his curfew. facts or logic Sufficient
enough; an The detective
adequate amount determined that the autopsy report was sufficient to prove the victim was intoxicated. Testimonial
a formal statement Based on the
affirming someone's testimonial of the character and witness, it appeared as though Mrs. qualifications Volupides was telling the truth. Undisputable (also Indisputable)
incontestable: not The evidence against
open to question; the defendant was so obviously true; undisputable, the jury was sure to vote undeniable “guilty.” Valid
having a sound The group’s
conclusion was not basis in logic or very valid, given the fact; reasonable evidence they had to support it. Warrant
The chain of Although she had
reasoning that found some good connects the claim evidence, there was no warrant to support of an argument to her claim. the grounds or evidence Well-founded
based on good His argument was
evidence or so well-founded, no one could argue reasons against him.