AP Sem- 1st Vocab Test

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

A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgment, perspective, and claim. 

A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective. 

Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships. 

Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence. 

The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference. 

The stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics).

An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.

 The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy. 

A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases. (General Principle → Special Case)

Appeal of speaker or writer to his/her own credibility. 

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

Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error. 

 A possible future effect or result.

A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion. (Special Case → General Principle)

A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work. 

 Important problem for debate or discussion.

Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined. 

 A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid. 

 Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion. 

 Appeal to logic 

Appeal to emotion 

A point of view conveyed through an argument. 

Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source. 

A position or standpoint on a topic or issue. 

An original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article).

Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions. 

 Having to do with numbers, amounts or quantities. 

Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence.

The extent to which something is accurate. 

An understanding about an issue that could potentially lead to new solutions or that could help mitigate the consequences of the issue. 

A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary sources data, study, or artifacts.

An action-based set of ideas, founded upon evidence, that could help solve the problem.

A claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence.

The extent to which an argument or claim is logical.