Argument Terms

States a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources

• Argument

• Bias

• Proponent

• Opponent

A preference that prevents one from being impartial.

• Argument

• Bias

• Proponent

• Opponent

Someone who argues in favor of something or who advocates

• Argument

• Bias

• Proponent

• Opponent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Someone who disagrees with something and speaks against it

• Argument

• Bias

• Proponent

• Opponent

An arguable assertion; a statement of opinion that does not include reasons

• Claim

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Extends the claim with reasons why you believe that you are right

• Claim

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Refers to facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim, support an argument, or reach a conclusion

• Claim

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Statements of support for claims, making those claims something more than mere assertions

• Claim

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Point or statement in opposition to the argument being made

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Line of reasoning

  
  

The process of discrediting the arguments that oppose your claim; "burning" the other side

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Line of reasoning