Argument Writing Vocabulary

Front

Convincing someone on a debatable topic.

Back

Argument

Front

Author's perspective on a topic

Back

Claim/Thesis

Front

Opposing claim to the thesis

Back

Counterclaim

Front

A reliable resource the author cites

Back

Credible Source

Front

Explanations of the author's feelings

Back

Reasoning

Front

Disproving a statement or theory

Back

Refute or Rebuttal

Front

Facts, details, examples, quotes, etc. that support the author's reasoning

Back

Relevant Evidence