Argument Writing Terms

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What is a claim in argument writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is a non-claim?

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A non-claim is a statement that does not assert a truth or opinion, often providing information without making an argument.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support a claim or argument.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To cite evidence means to use a direct quote or paraphrase from a resource to support your reasons.

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the text, often to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument made to oppose another claim, representing the opposing viewpoint.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is an assertion made by the writer, while a counterclaim is the opposing argument to that assertion.

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What is a fallacy in argument writing?

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A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is an example of a formal claim?

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An example of a formal claim is 'We should explore space.'