Unit 1 Vocabulary

The writer’s or speaker’s position on a debatable issue or problem is called the

(select two answers)

• claim

• thesis

• rebuttal

• concession

Empirical evidence is

• evidence acquired by scientific research.

• evidence based on personal experience.

• when a speaker acknowledges an opposing opinion.

• evidence acquired from comments on TikTok or YouTube.

All of the following are examples of statistical evidence, EXCEPT

• a survey of social media usage among teens.

• the average temperature in a particular week.

• a poll for registered voters in the upcoming presidential election.

• a personal story about when you experienced your first heart break.

What are the characteristics of a strong argument? Select all that apply.

• A strong claim or thesis

• Evidence based on facts, statistics, scientific research, and anecdotes

• concessions, rebuttals, and counterarguments

• Strong opinions that are based only on emotion, not logic or evidence

A concession is when

• the writer makes a strong claim.

• the writer or speaker acknowledges the accuracy of a particular point made by the opposition.

• the writer details facts and statistics to support their argument.

TRUE or FALSE.

An argument is a set of reasons designed to persuade others to adopt a certain point of view or to take a certain action.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Phrases that signal a concession include (select two)

• That is not the case because...

• Some will argue...

• However...

• Those on the other side of the issue say...

Transition words that signal a rebuttal include (select two)

• However,

• Nevertheless,

• While it is true...

• One might object...

When organizing your argument, it is also important to consider the _______ of your writing task.

The order or pattern that a writer uses to structure and present ideas or events is called the

• organizing structure

• counterargument

• anecdotal evidence

• claim or thesis