Unit 3 Vocab

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ are statements that the author presents as true in order to support his or her position.

Back

Claim

Front

A _______ is a reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim.

Back

Counterclaim

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ is something that proves or demonstrates something else.

Back

Evidence

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ is reasoning that makes sense and follows logic.

Back

Sound

Front

An _______ is a short interesting story about a real incident.

Back

Anecdote

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ are facts, details, or other information with a direct relationship to the topic.

Back

Relevant

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ is the explanation of 'why and how' the evidence supports the claim.

Back

Reasoning

Front

A _______ is one sentence in the introduction of an essay that sets the stage for the reader and focuses the essay.

Back

Thesis

Front

Fill in the blank: To _______ the argument means to build their case and prove their point.

Back

Develops

Front

To _______ means to determine the significance of something.

Back

Evaluate