Elements of an argument.Introduction

An effective argument will include the following:

• claim

• reasons to support claim and evidence to support reasons

• counter-claim and rebuttal

• impact

• all answers are correct

Which element of an argument does the following:

states the writer/speaker/debater's POSITION/OPINION?

• claim

• reasons (warrants) and evidence

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

Which element of an argument does the following:

identifies claims which OPPOSE the debater's own claim?

• claim

• reasons (warrants) and evidence

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

Which element of an argument does the following:

responds to and refutes (disproves) counterclaims addressed in the argument?

• claim

• reasons (warrants) and evidence

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

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Which element of an argument does the following:

explains to the opponent or listeners WHY the arguer's own personal claim is IMPORTANT?

• claim

• reasons (warrants) and evidence

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED PORTION OF THE ARGUMENT:

We need more laws enforcing gun control.

Opponents might say that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to own guns; that guns are needed for self-defense from threats ranging from local criminals to foreign invaders; and that gun ownership deters crime rather than causes more crime.

However, I say that the Second Amendment was intended for militias, and we no longer require a militia.

With more gun control laws in place, violence would be reduced. Gun restrictions have always existed. In fact, a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

Putting more gun control laws in place would help to preserve the safety of American citizens.

• claim

• reasons

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED PORTION OF THE ARGUMENT:

We need more laws enforcing gun control.

Opponents might say that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to own guns; that guns are needed for self-defense from threats ranging from local criminals to foreign invaders; and that gun ownership deters crime rather than causes more crime.

However, I say that the Second Amendment was intended for militias, and we no longer require a militia.

With more gun control laws in place, violence would be reduced. Gun restrictions have always existed. In fact, a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

Putting more gun control laws in place would help to preserve the safety of American citizens.

• claim

• reasons

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED PORTION OF THE ARGUMENT:

We need more laws enforcing gun control.

Opponents might say that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to own guns; that guns are needed for self-defense from threats ranging from local criminals to foreign invaders; and that gun ownership deters crime rather than causes more crime.

However, I say that the Second Amendment was intended for militias, and we no longer require a militia.

With more gun control laws in place, violence would be reduced. Gun restrictions have always existed. In fact, a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

Putting more gun control laws in place would help to preserve the safety of American citizens.

• claim

• reasons

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED PORTION OF THE ARGUMENT:

We need more laws enforcing gun control.

Opponents might say that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to own guns; that guns are needed for self-defense from threats ranging from local criminals to foreign invaders; and that gun ownership deters crime rather than causes more crime.

However, I say that the Second Amendment was intended for militias, and we no longer require a militia.

With more gun control laws in place, violence would be reduced. Gun restrictions have always existed. In fact, a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

Putting more gun control laws in place would help to preserve the safety of American citizens.

• claim

• reasons

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED PORTION OF THE ARGUMENT:

We need more laws enforcing gun control.

Opponents might say that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to own guns; that guns are needed for self-defense from threats ranging from local criminals to foreign invaders; and that gun ownership deters crime rather than causes more crime.

However, I say that the Second Amendment was intended for militias, and we no longer

With more gun control laws in place, violence would be reduced. Gun restrictions have always existed. In fact, a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

Putting more gun control laws in place would help to preserve the safety of American citizens.

• claim

• reasons

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• impact