Argumentation

What is a claim?

• Author's main position (opinion) on the issue

• Accusation of logical fallacy

• Opinion + 3 main reasons

• Statement of what the topic will be about

What is a thesis?

• Topic + counterarguments

• Hooks the reader's attention

• Explanation of points at the end

• Claim + 3 main reasons in 1 complete sentence

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

What is the standard number of main reasons to use in a 5-paragraph essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

What should you include under each main reason as evidence that the reason is solid?

• Evidence

• Claim

• Opinion

What are hard facts, like statistics and quotes, that back up your main reasons?

• Opinion

• Explanation

• Evidence

• Reasons

Invalidating all possible ___________ will make it more likely that people will not have any other way to argue against your stance on your topic

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Counterarguments

• Claims

When crafting your claim, make sure it's ________________.

• Debatable

• Widely accepted

• Concise

• General enough to encompass your 3 main reasons