Argumentative Terminology

What is an argument?

• when the author expresses his or her belief and uses reasons and evidence to support it

• Information that gives history of the issue to help the reader better understand

• A rebuttal statement from someone who believes differently than the author

Introduction

• Wraps up the essay in a satisfying way and leaves the reader thinking about the author's claim.

• States a supporting reason for the thesis and provides statistical evidence.

• Present the topic, provide background, and state the claim and reasons

Background is (more than one correct answer)

• Information that gives history of the issue to help the reader better understand

• Explain briefly about why this topic is arguable

• The initial stance of an author's viewpoint

An author's claim is

• Addressing opposing claims or arguments

• The statement used to grab your attention at the beginning of the introduction

• The main point the writer is making; the position on the issue

The body of the argument includes: (more than one correct answer)

• Reasons and Evidence

• Characters and Setting

• Counterclaim and Rebuttal

Reasons in an argument can be described as

• Statistical evidence that has been discovered through research

• Opinion based statements that explain why the reader should believe the claim

• Information that discusses the history of the topic

Evidence is

• The writer’s facts, details, and examples that support if the argument is true and valid

• Opinions and reasons shared by the author

• The author's claim or stance on the argument

Counterclaim is. . . (more than one answer)

• The view that the author share's about the argument.

• The opposing view which disagrees with the claim.

• This is what the “other side” believes

Rebuttal is

• Restates the main claim

• Reasons and evidence used to disprove or show why the counterclaim is wrong

• The opposing view which disagrees with the claim.

An effective conclusion should. . . (more than one correct answer)

• Restate the main claim

• Summarize the main points

• Close with a concluding statement