Match the vocabulary term from Discussion with it definition.

1. Reason: _
2. Claim: _
3. Discussion: _
4. Debate: _
5. Argumentation: _
6. Consensus: _
7. Evidence: _
8. Counterclaim: _

a. A statement that refutes or contradicts a previous claim
b. The facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim
c. A formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints
d. A statement that is the main argument
e. Statements of support for claims
f. The process of using logical reasoning to move from a thesis statement to a conclusion
g. A group communication where ideas and information are shared
h. A general agreement or majority opinion

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Here is the matching of the vocabulary terms with their definitions:

  1. Reason: f. The process of using logical reasoning to move from a thesis statement to a conclusion
  2. Claim: d. A statement that is the main argument
  3. Discussion: g. A group communication where ideas and information are shared
  4. Debate: c. A formal contest on a set issue with two sides taking opposing viewpoints
  5. Argumentation: e. Statements of support for claims
  6. Consensus: h. A general agreement or majority opinion
  7. Evidence: b. The facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim
  8. Counterclaim: a. A statement that refutes or contradicts a previous claim