ARGUMENT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Multiple Choice

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING IS WHEN...

• A writer chooses the type of lead they think will be effective

• A writer has a different opinion than most people

• A writer presents a claim and uses evidence to support, prove, or defend the claim.

An issue is. . .

• An idea society thinks is true

• An idea on which people in society disagree

• A bad movie

• A claim the writer will argue is true

A claim is . . .

• An issue in society on which people disagree

• Logic, data, and facts

• A conclusion about a topic, text, event, or issue.

• Reasons and evidence

Another way to think of a claim is . . .

• A claim is the opinion you are trying to get the reader to agree with

• It's like lasagna, only not as good

• I don't know because I play video games while Ms. Nolan is teaching

• It's when you say "You are wrong and I'm gonna tell you why!"

An argument is also called (check ALL that apply):

• A claim

• An opinion

• A point of view

• A thesis statement

• A turn-back

Evidence that helps support the claim can be (check ALL that apply) . . .

• A lead

• Facts and Statistics

• Expert Statements

• An anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A Bridge in Argumentative Writing is (Choose ALL that apply) . . .

• A structure that connects one side of land to another

• Explains how the evidence proves your claim

• Can also be called a Warrant

• I don't know, I lost my notes

A Counterclaim does what?

• Challenges the position of the opposing side.

• Hooks the reader into reading your essay.

• Gives evidence to prove your claim should be supported.

A turn-back in Argumentative Writing is (choose ALL that apply) . . .

• A word with a hyphen

• Also called a rebuttal

• Is a way to demonstrate that the opposing viewpoint is wrong

• A thesis statement

Argument Writing might help me (choose ALL that apply) . . .

• Change laws or rules in government or at school

• Get my parent or a teacher to at least think about my view point

• Help me organize my thoughts in writing and speaking

• Help me get a job in law later in life