Argument Terms

when you respond directly to your opponent’s argument/point to explain/show how/why they are wrong.

• claim

• rebuttal

A statement about something which could be supported with evidence.

• claim

• counterclaim

The attempt to prove a point by supporting a claim with evidence

• argument

• reason

Consists of concrete facts used to support a claim. Able to be perceived with the senses, observable, proven to be true. Serves as support for the reasons offered and helps compel audiences to accept claims.

• argument

• evidence

The opposite side of a claim. These are also provable and supportable by reasons and evidence.

• counterclaim

• assertion

Statements of support for claims, making those claims something more than mere assertions.

• Reasons

• counterclaim

A confident and forceful statement of fact or opinion.

• reasons

• assertion