Argumentative Text Vocabulary

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Claim

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

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Faulty reasoning

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A logically incorrect argument, or fallacy, that contains a conclusion that is not supported by data, has limited information, and/or includes personal opinion or bias.

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Argumentative Text

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

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Author's purpose

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The reason an author writes about a particular topic.

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Summarize

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To reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea.

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Counterargument

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An argument made to oppose another argument, often addressing the opposing viewpoint.

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Bias

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

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Audience

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The group of readers or listeners that the writer is addressing in their text.

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Argument

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A statement or series of statements that support a claim, often including evidence and reasoning.

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Persuasion

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