Writing an Argument Vocabulary

A logical series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

• argument

• reason

• claim

• persuade

the main argument

• evidence

• argument

• claim

• fact

tells why the claim is made and is supported by evidence

• reason

• counterclaim

• opinion

• refute

The opposing argument

• primary source

• secondary source

• evidence

• counterclaim

To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument

• evidence

• rebuttal

• persuade

• opinion

Facts that show that the claim is right. Facts help explain and prove your claim.

• evidence

• opinion

• fact

• refute

An idea or judgement about something, and not based upon facts

• argument

• claim

• fact

• opinion

A piece of information that is objective; information that can be confirmed as being accurate

• fact

• refute

• rebuttal

• argument

To disprove; to prove to be in error

• counterclaim

• claim

• refute

• evidence

The act of disproving or overthrowing by contrary evidence.

• primary source

• secondary source

• rebuttal

• persuade