Argumentative Vocabulary

An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue.

Figurative language that makes comparisons in unexpected ways to show similarities in process or structure.

The intended target group for a message, regardless of the medium.

The reason an author writes about a particular topic.

A short narrative that relates an interesting or amusing incident, usually to make a larger point.

A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of a message.

A persuasive technique that suggests one should do something because everyone else is doing it.

Restating someone else's ideas or text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often related to the reliability of the source.

A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.