Argument Vocabulary

an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate

• argument

• author's point of view

• claim

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

statement of the author's viewpoint

• argument

• claim

• refutation

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

• claim

• argument

• counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

a reliable resource the author can use to cite information

• relevant evidence

• credible source

• claim

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

a way to describe an argument when it is based on logic and common sense

• sensical

• claimtastic

• sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

the explanation of why the author feels the way that he or she does

• reasoning

• refute

• relevant evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

using professional choice of words and tone/attitude

• counterclaim

• formal style

• relevant evidenc

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

• transitions

• claim/thesis

• sound

when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing

• relevant evidence

• sound evidence

• sufficient evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

to disprove a statement or theory

• refute

• persuade

• argue

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6