Argumentative Text Vocabulary

A process of feelings towards a certain topic.

• Argument

• Biased

A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts.

• reasons

• biased

A statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

• Evidence

• Claim

Counter-Claim

• Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

• To try to establish the truth of something.

• A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.

Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

• Opinion

• Lies

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

Rebuttal

• Reasons why the counter-claim is as valid as the claim.

• To try to establish the truth of something.

• When someone wants to argue.

• Something that has been proven true.

Something that has been proven true.

• Biased

• Lies

• Facts

• Claim

Reasons

• Reasons why the counter-claim is valid.

• A personal view.

• A process of feelings towards a topic.

• The main point made in your essay to justify your claim.

A personal view, belief, or judgement.

• fact

• opinion

• prove

Prove

• to try to establish the truth of something

• a personal belief, view or judgement