argumentative writing

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• claim

• logic

What is another term for "counterclaim"?

• opposing viewpoint

• claim

• argument

• refute

The point of view of people that do not agree with the claim you are making is called the _____________.

• support

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• evidence

What is an author's reason for writing?

• reason

• purpose

• point

• audience

An argument in favor of something is known as the _______ side.

• pro

• con

What is a statement that supports your claim?

• logic

• evidence

• refute

• reason

An argument against something is known as the ______ side.

• con

• pro

The people you are trying to convince are known as your_________________.

• pro

• argument

• con

• audience

The type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something is called______________.

• narrative

• argumentative

• descriptive

• expository

a statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim

• counterclaim/counterargument

• rebuttal

• warrant

• thesis