Argument Vocabulary

Argument Vocabulary

Unit 3

Multiple Choice

What the correct definition for the word claim?

• A document written for court proceedings.

• The statement of a specific position.

• The main points that support the thesis.

• Evidence used in the writing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following shows how to correctly cite evidence from a text? (Check all that apply).

• ("Article Title").

• (The Outsiders 45).

• (Hinton pg. 45).

• (Hinton 45).

Fill in the Blank

Using transitions in the same paragraph after the counterclaim, bring the reader/listener back to your claim is called:

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a definition of counterclaim.

• A claim that disagrees with the claim

• Acknowledge the strongest opposing point(s)

• Facts that support your claim

• Should be found in the paragraph directly preceding the conclusion.

Fill in the Blank

What connects the research to your claim with solid argumentation and voice?