Argumentative Vocabulary

The part of an argument that state's the author's point of view is called the

• claim

• counterclaim

• opinion

• objective viewpoint

The part of the argument that supports the claim with facts, statistics, expert opinions, and logical reasons is called what?

• support

• evidence

• data

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

The proper term for the part of the argument that opposes the claim is called

• opposing argument

• rebuttal

• warrant

• counterclaim

This part of the argument explains why the counterclaim is incorrect.

• claim

• rebuttal

• evidence

• warrant

What is a claim?

• states what you are arguing for and about

• a debate

• something you file with insurance company

Can personal opinions be used in an argument?

• yes

• no

What is a counterclaim?

• evidence

• the opposing side

• rebuttal

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to persuade

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence
• To be a sentence in your introduction
• To introduce your paper to the reader
• To explain what your essay will be about

Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

• At the beginning of your introduction
• At the end of your introduction
• In your body paragraphs
• At the end of your entire essay