Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

This word means to convince.

• perspective

• persuade

• controversial

• argue

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.6

This means to challenge an issue.

• argue

• claim

• reasoning

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

This means true or founded on evidence.

• plagarism

• claim

• reasoning

• valid

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

The writer's position on an issue is known as the ...

• counterclaim

• claim

• rebuttal

• debate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

An argument that appeals to emotion is ...

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

A viewpoint or how someone thinks is known as...

• perspective

• reasoning

• counterargument

• debate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

Taking credit for someone else's work is called...

• plagarism

• pathos

• controversy

• counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.W.7.8

To make someone agree with you is to ...

• claim

• argue

• debate

• convince

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.W.7.1B

A topic that many people disagree on is...

• plagarism

• valid

• relevant

• controversial

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

If something is trustworthy, it is ...

• reliable

• relevant

• evidence

• debatable

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4