Argument Terms Review

considered to be the thesis statements in an argument over a debatable issue

• counterclaims

• bias

• claims

• purpose

• reasons

the reason for writing or speaking an argument; the goal the author wishes to achieve

• counterclaims

• bias

• claims

• purpose

• reasons

statements that are made against the ideas of the opposing side

• counterclaims

• bias

• claims

• purpose

• reasons

the favoring of some ideas or people over others; prejudice

• counterclaims

• bias

• claims

• purpose

• reasons

the points of support that reinforce the author's claim; these must be backed up by evidence

• counterclaims

• bias

• claims

• purpose

• reasons

issues that are controversial, so two logical people might disagree based on evidence

• non-debatable statements

• reasoning

• perspective

• debatable issues

• audience

facts based on evidence; can be proven through research

• non-debatable statements

• reasoning

• perspective

• debatable issues

• audience

the author's point of view on an issue based on his or her life experiences, preferences, and/or opinions

• non-debatable statements

• reasoning

• perspective

• debatable issues

• audience

the specific group of people the writer is trying to convince; the people who can make a difference concerning the issue

• non-debatable statements

• reasoning

• perspective

• debatable issues

• audience

logical conclusions, judgments, or inferences based on evidence

• non-debatable statements

• reasoning

• perspective

• debatable issues

• audience