Argumentative Terms

Front

What is a statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim?

Back

Counterclaim/Counterargument

Front

What is another word for claim?

Back

Thesis

Front

Who is the reader that the writer is trying to convince of his or her position or idea?

Back

Audience

Front

What are facts, statistics, anecdotes, and quotes used to support an argument?

Back

Evidence

Front

What supports your claim and sets up the big idea for each body paragraph?

Back

Reasons

Front

What is the main argument or position that a writer takes in an essay?

Back

Claim

Front

What is the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim?

Back

Warrant

Front

What is a response to a counterclaim that defends the original claim?

Back

Rebuttal

Front

What is the overall message or main point of an argumentative essay?

Back

Thesis Statement

Front

What term describes the logical structure of an argument?

Back

Argumentative Structure