Argumentation/Debate Key Terms

Which of these is an example of a claim?

• Leo Messi is the best soccer player of all time.

• Leo Messi has scored over 400 goals for Barcelona.

• This proves that Leo Messi is the best of all time because he has more goals in La Liga than anyone else.

• Unlike Leo Messi, Diego Maradona won a World Cup.

Which of these is an example of evidence?

• Leo Messi is the best soccer player of all time.

• Leo Messi has scored over 400 goals for Barcelona.

• This proves that Leo Messi is the best of all time because he has scored more goals in La Liga than anyone else.

• Unlike Leo Messi, Diego Maradona won a World Cup.

Which of these is an example of reasoning?

• Leo Messi is the best soccer player of all time.

• Leo Messi has scored over 400 goals for Barcelona.

• This proves that Leo Messi is the best of all time because he has scored more goals in La Liga than anyone else.

• Unlike Leo Messi, Diego Maradona won a World Cup.

Which of these is an example of a counterclaim?

• Leo Messi is the best soccer player of all time.

• Leo Messi has scored over 400 goals for Barcelona.

• This proves that Leo Messi is the best of all time because he has scored more goals in La Liga than anyone else.

• Unlike Leo Messi, Diego Maradona won a World Cup.

What is it called when you prove that a counterclaim is weak or incorrect?

• a claim

• a rebuttal