Argument Essay Vocabulary

What is an argument?

• At least two opposing viewpoints

• Your position

• a measurement of truth

• untrue and not good evidence

What is the definition of a claim?

• two opposing viewpoints

• the main idea

• your position

• a measurement of truth

How would you describe validity?

• the measurement of truth

• similar or related to

• Just enough

• what you want you reader to remember

What is a fallacy?

• similar or related items

• a measurement of truth

• measuring the validity of data

• untrue or not good evidence

What are "key statements?"

• The main idea

• what you want your reader to remember

• your position

• opposing viewpoints

If something is relevant then it is

• similar or related

• Just enough

• untrue or bad evidence

• a measurement of truth

Which of the following best describes sufficient?

• false or untrue

• perfect

• just enough

• not enough

What does it mean to assess?

• To test only

• to measure the validity and usefulness of data

• untrue or false data

• a measurement of truth

What is your supporting evidence in an argument essay?

• what you want your reader to remember

• the validity of your evidence

• Quote that supports your claim

• untrue or bad evidence