Argumentative terms

Front

What is a Rebuttal?

Back

One more piece of evidence supporting the claim.

Front

What is an argument?

Back

A topic that is discussed.

Front

Define the word rebuttal in the context of an argument.

Back

An idea which proves the counterclaim is wrong.

Front

What is someone's position in an argument?

Back

The side a person takes about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is an anecdote?

Back

Personal stories.

Front

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

Back

A statement that asserts a belief or opinion.

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

An argument that opposes the main claim.

Front

What does it mean to support a claim?

Back

To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is evidence in an argument?

Back

Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

Back

To summarize the main points and reinforce the argument.