Argument Structure

What is the writer's stance, or overall argument?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• reasoning

What is a main point that uses logic or reasoning to justify the writer's claim?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• reasoning

What are facts, quotes, or anecdotes used to support the claim and reasons of an argument?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• reasoning

What is a bridge that connects evidence to a claim and reasons?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• reasoning

What is a claim that disagrees with the writer's claim?

• claim

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• anecdote

What is evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim?

• claim

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• anecdote

Where do arguments usually state a main claim?

• toward the end of the introduction

• at the beginning of body paragraphs

• within body paragraphs

• at the end of the conclusion

Where do arguments state reasons, or main points, one at a time?

• toward the end of the introduction

• at the beginning of body paragraphs

• within body paragraphs

• at the end of the conclusion

Where do arguments give evidence to support the claim and reasons?

• toward the end of the introduction

• at the beginning of body paragraphs

• within body paragraphs

• at the end of the conclusion

Where do arguments give reasoning or elaboration to explain evidence?

• toward the end of the introduction

• at the beginning of body paragraphs

• at the beginning of the introduction

• right before or after the evidence