Claim Evidence Reasoning

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement you believe to be true.

Front

What is an author's position or opinion about a topic called?

Back

Claim

Front

What is the reason an author writes, which may be to inform, persuade, entertain, or share?

Back

Author's purpose

Front

What do we call a perspective or view that can be debated?

Back

Opinion

Front

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein. Is this a claim or evidence?

Back

Evidence

Front

What is the term for the information that supports a claim?

Back

Evidence

Front

What is the purpose of reasoning in an argument?

Back

To explain how the evidence supports the claim.

Front

What is a thesis in an argumentative essay?

Back

A statement that presents the main argument or claim.

Front

What do we call a statement that can be proven true or false?

Back

Fact

Front

What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

Back

A claim is a statement believed to be true, while an opinion is a personal belief.