Argumentative Essay Vocabulary

A text that makes arguments or attempts to persuade someone is a ____________ text?

• Informational

• Argumentative

• Expository

• Fictional

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

People that read a text are considered the ________.

• Author

• Editor

• Audience

• Publisher

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Sometimes authors can have prejudice against people or topics. This is called... _______

• Bias

• Discrimination

• Opinion

• Hatred

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

In an argumentative essay, the writer makes sure to include one sentence that presents their main argument and the main idea of the essay. This is called a .....?

• Thesis statement

• Evidence

• Examples

• Claim

In order for arguments to be strong, you need to include lots facts or examples. What is this called?

• Explanations

• Evidence

• Entertainment

• Everything

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Often during the conclusion of an essay, an author might make the opposite argument to their original claim. This can help strengthen their essay. What is this called?

• Counteragreement

• Anti-claim

• Counterargument

• Disclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

___________ are used to support claims. They can't be argued because they're neither right or wrong. Fill in the blank.

• Statement

• Factoid

• Claim

• Argument

Uniforms are a better clothing choice for students, especially students in single gender schools.

Is this a claim or statement?

• Claim

• Statement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

In an essay she wrote on the topic, she makes it clear that women often find themselves stuck without the products they need to get through the day. This is why all public restrooms should provide free feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads.

What is the second sentence: a claim or a statement?

• Claim

• Statement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Bacteria are tiny organisms that are so small it requires a microscope to see them.

• Claim

• Statement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D