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