Argument Essay Terms

An organized discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some issue/topic is a

• claim

• counterclaim

• debate

• rebuttal

When a person tries to persuade someone else to do, believe, or support what they believe.

• argument/discussion

• rebuttal

• claim

• reason

A claim is

• the reaction to another person's statement

• the opposite point of view

• someone's thoughts/position/stance/perspective in relation to a topic

The basis for believing something is true is called

• thesis

• pattern

• rebuttal

• reason

The counterclaim or counter-argument is

• initial point made about the topic

• opposing view/perspective

• response to counterclaim

Data/facts that provide support for a reason/claim/opinion is called

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• rebuttal

To evaluate is to

• examine and judge carefully

• make an initial statement without research

• believe what everyone says

A place to find information that is trustworthy is

• a website that pops up with suggested facts

• a commercial with no statistics

• a credible source

• from someone on the street

An unfair preference for or dislike of something is

• hate

• bias

• favor

• claim

Responding similarly to a range of similar situations is

• generalization

• speculation

• bias

• rebuttal