Argumentative Terms

the opposite side of the argument

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim/Counterargument

• Rebuttal

someone's opinion on an issue

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim/Counterargument

• Rebuttal

a reason used to support someone's stance

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim/Counterargument

• Rebuttal

when someone explains why the opposide argument should not be believed

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim/Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Another word for "argumentative" writing is...

• informational

• persuasive

• narrative

• smart

If I ask to to tell me someone's argument, I'm asking you to tell me...

• their tone of voice

• their personality

• their opinion

• their claim

Suzy explained why her mom should listen to her and not to her little brother. This is an example of a...

• evidence

• claim

• rebuttal

• counterargument

facts used to support a claim

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

Which of the following examples would not be a strong piece of evidence?

• facts

• statistics

• opinions

• quotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to complain