Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Main or Central Idea

Back

The most important or main idea of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Issue

Back

A subject, situation, or idea that people disagree about.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Evidence

Back

Specific information that supports a claim: fact, quotation, example, statistic, expert opinion, etc.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Logical Appeal

Back

Appeals to your mind and relies on logic and facts.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Reasons

Back

Support that explains why a writer takes a certain point of view.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Claim Statement

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Counterargument

Back

An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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