Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

To examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• analyze

• opinion

• fact

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of argument?

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

• to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• an exchange of opposite views; a reason or set of reasons used to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong

• the quality of being trusted and believed in; the quality of being convincing or believable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which one is not a third-person pronoun?

• They

• He

• Them

• You

When writing your argumentative essay, you should be using _______________ writing.

• informal

• formal

• serious

• arguable

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CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.7.4

What is the definition of fact?

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

• an argument opposed to the thesis, or part of the thesis and expresses the view of a person who disagrees with the position

• to examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• an arguable statement or idea that the writer asks the audience to accept

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

An arguable statement or idea that the writer ask the audience to accept

• credibility

• fact

• claim

• formal writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is a counterargument?

• to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

• an argument opposed to the thesis, or part of the thesis and expresses the view of a person who disagrees with the position

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What should you use to support your claims?

• opinions

• facts

• your friends

• your brain

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• claim

• analyze

• fact

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is the definition of opinion?

• to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• to examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4