Claims and Counterclaims

Front

What is a written or verbal response to a counterclaim?

Back

Rebuttal

Front

What is your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea?

Back

Claim

Front

What are direct quotes and/or information taken from a source/text to back up a claim?

Back

Evidence

Front

What is a solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim?

Back

Counterclaim

Front

What is the name of a work of art or literary composition?

Back

Title

Front

What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argument?

Back

To counter a counterclaim and reinforce the original claim.

Front

What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

Back

A claim is an assertion of a position, while a counterclaim is an argument opposing that position.

Front

What role does evidence play in supporting a claim?

Back

Evidence provides the necessary support and credibility to validate a claim.

Front

What is the significance of a thesis statement in an argument?

Back

It presents the main argument or position that will be supported throughout the text.

Front

What are transition words and why are they important in writing?

Back

Transition words help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the argument.