Argument Terms

What is a thesis sentence?

• a precise statement of opinion that can be argued
• gains the readers' attention and focuses the topic
• explains why the counter is false or less important than the reasons stated for the claim
• claim and reasons in one sentence at the end of the introduction; a road map for the essay

A rebuttal...

• is an explanation as to why the counter is false or less important than the reasons stated for the claim
• restates the major points of the argument and calls the reader to action or gives them something to think about
• is the best reason the opposition has for disagreeing with the claim
• is a paragraph that grabs the attention of the reader and focuses the topic of the essay

Introduction

• restates the major points of the argument and either calls the reader to action or leaves them with something to think about
• a paragraph that grabs the attention of the audience and focuses the topic of the essay
• claim and reasons in one sentence
• the best reason the opposition has for disagreeing with the claim

A counter claim

• is a precise statement of opinion that can be argued
• is found in the introduction
• restates the major points of the argument and calls the reader to action or leaves them with something to think about
• is the best reason the opposition has for disagreeing with the claim

Conclusion

• restates the major points of argument and calls the reader to action or leaves them with something to think about
• a precise statement of opinion that can be argued
• explains why the counter claim is false or less important than the reasons stated for the claim
• is where the thesis statement is located

What is a claim?

• the best reason the other side has for disagreeing with the claim
• explanation why the counter claim is false or less important than reasons stated for the claim
• a precise statement of opinion that can be argued
• claim and reasons in one sentence at the end of the introduction.