Argument Terms

the main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea

• Counterclaim

• Support

• Claim

• Reason

Answer explanation

The main position or statement on a topic is called a claim. It is the central idea that the essay revolves around.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing

• Rebuttal

• Argument

• Evidence

• Elaboration

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

reasons, evidence, and elaboration that strengthen a claim or make it convincing

• Support

• Argument

• Claim

• Rebuttal

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

 supporting idea for why a claim is convincing

• Counterclaim

• Citation

• Reason

• Opinion

Answer explanation

A claim is convincing because it presents reasons that support the main argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

facts, including statistics, reports, research, physical proof, quotes

• Opinion

• Rebuttal

• Reason

• Evidence

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

a claim that refutes or attempts to disprove a certain claim

• Reason

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Opinion

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

a response to a counterclaim explaining why it’s wrong or not convincing

• Fact

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Rebuttal

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

a statement that cannot be proven to be true

• counterclaim

• reason

• opinion

• evidence

Answer explanation

An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven to be true. It is a personal belief or judgment, and it may vary from person to person.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

a statement that can be proven to be true

• opinion

• fact

• credible source

• elaboration

Answer explanation

A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

explanation of how the evidence supports a reason

• Elaboration

• Rebuttal

• Support

• Counterclaim

Answer explanation

Evidence is most effective through the elaboration that the writer provides.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1