Argument Vocabulary

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Source

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The origin of information, such as a book, article, or person, from which the data or ideas are obtained.

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Logic

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Sound reasoning and the use of valid arguments to reach a conclusion in an argumentative piece.

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Counterclaim

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A statement opposing the original claim, presented in an argument to acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints.

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Data

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Facts, statistics, and information used to support a claim or argument.

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Tone

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The author's attitude or emotional expression toward the subject matter, readers, or characters in a text.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which is then supported by evidence in an argument.

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Grounds

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The evidence or reasons that support a claim in an argument.

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Reasoning

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The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

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Argument

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A set of statements or reasons made to convince others of a particular point of view.

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Persuasion

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The act of convincing someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.