Argumentative Writing

Front

What is a sentence that states the purpose of an essay?

Back

Thesis statement

Front

What is an argument against a claim or reasons why they are wrong?

Back

Rebuttal

Front

What is the argument or information explaining why the author believes he or she is correct?

Back

Reasons

Front

What is the process of collecting, organizing, and explaining data?

Back

Statistics

Front

What is a short description of the argumentative issue or problem?

Back

Background information

Front

What is the main point or claim that an author is trying to prove in an essay?

Back

Claim

Front

What is the concluding part of an argumentative essay that summarizes the main points?

Back

Concluding paragraph

Front

What is the introduction of an argumentative essay that provides context and background?

Back

Introduction paragraph

Front

What is a personal story or example used to support an argument?

Back

Anecdote

Front

What is the credibility or ethical appeal used to persuade an audience?

Back

Ethos