argumentative claim
[/ˌɑrɡjuˈmɛntətɪv kleɪm/]
nounpl: argumentative claims
alegação argumentativa
1. A statement or assertion put forward in an argument that requires evidence or reasoning to support it; a contested or debatable proposition presented as part of a structured argument
The argumentative claim that climate change is primarily human-caused requires substantial scientific evidence.
A alegação argumentativa de que a mudança climática é principalmente causada pelo ser humano requer evidências científicas substanciais.
2. In rhetoric and debate, a thesis or main point that serves as the foundation of an argument and invites counterargument or discussion
Her argumentative claim challenged the traditional view on education reform.
Sua alegação argumentativa desafiou a visão tradicional sobre reforma educacional.
This term is prevalent in North American and Brazilian academic contexts, particularly in rhetoric, composition, and debate courses. In the USA, argumentative claims are central to persuasive writing and critical thinking education. In Brazil, the concept is similarly emphasized in academic discourse, with 'alegação argumentativa' being the standard terminology used in university-level writing and debate programs.
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