Argumentative Writing Terms/Vocab.

What is EVIDENCE?

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

• Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best evidence is factual.

• To try to establish the truth about something.

• A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

What is a COUNTERCLAIM?

• A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

• Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best evidence is factual.

• To prove a claim or argument is wrong or false.

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

An _ is a personal view, belief, or judgement.

What is a CLAIM/THESIS?

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

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

• A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

• A personal view, belief, or judgement.

What is a FACT?

• Something that has been proven true.

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

• To prove a claim or argument is wrong or false.

• providing evidence from a text in order to prove that the information is true and accurate. 

_ writing focuses more on opinions than facts.

What is an ARGUMENT?

• A personal view, belief, or judgement.

• An attempt to convince someone on a topic open to debate.

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

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

To REFUTE a claim or argument is to prove it to be

• true and accurate

• wrong or false

• neither here nor there

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FORMAL STYLE in writing uses professional choice of _ and tone/attitude.

• dress

• attitude

• occupations

• words

Which of the following is the best example of a CREDIBLE SOURCE?

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