Elements of an Argument

Front

What are the reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim?

Back

Support

Front

What are statements that address opposing viewpoints?

Back

Counterarguments

Front

What is the writer's position on a problem or issue?

Back

Claim

Front

What does it mean to decide whether something makes sense and is convincing?

Back

Evaluate

Front

What are arguments that use reasons and evidence to support?

Back

Logical appeals

Front

What is a statement that can be proven true or false?

Back

Fact

Front

What is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof?

Back

Opinion

Front

What is a brief story used to illustrate a point?

Back

Anecdote

Front

What is the act of providing reasons for a belief or action?

Back

Justify

Front

What type of appeal uses emotions to persuade?

Back

Emotional appeals