Argument Terms Quiz

A type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence.

• Ethos

• Claims

• Argumentative Writing

• Logical Fallacy

An author's reason for writing.

• Logos

• Pathos

• Purpose

• Counterclaim

A sentence that states the purpose and main point of a paper or essay.

• Thesis

• Credibility

• Central Idea

• Paraphrase

What you are trying to prove; a writer's position on a problem or an issue.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Cite

• Counterclaim

The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making; the opposite view of yours.

• Cite

• Con

• Pro

• Counterclaim/ Opposing Claim

An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward.

• Counterargument

• Refute

• Cite

• Paraphrase

The specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.

• Logos

• Refute

• Evidence

• Thesis Statement

A statement that supports your claim; why you believe something is true.

• Argumentative Writing

• Central Idea

• Evidence

• Reason

The quality of being believable or trustworthy.

• Claim

• Credibility

• Ethos

• Cite

Prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true.

• Refute

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterclaim