Matching Pairs TCA: English: Graham's Hierarchy/DsgmtOnline version Match the Definitions with terms by Elvira Trevino 1 ad hominem 2 name-calling 3 counterargument 4 refuting the central point 5 refutation 6 contradiction 7 responding to tone explicitly refutes the central point criticizes the tone of the writing without addressing the substance of the argument contradicts and then backs it up with reasoning sounds something like, "You are just a clown." attacks the characteristics or authority of the writer without addressing the substance of the argument finds the mistake and explains why it's mistaken using quotes states the opposite case with little or no supporting evidence