Understanding Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

What is an argument in the context of writing?

• A casual conversation between two people.

• A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic and uses research, evidence, and reasoning to persuade others.

• A list of facts without any analysis.

• A fictional story with no basis in reality.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who is the audience in a piece of writing?

• The author of the piece.

• The group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for.

• The characters in a story.

• The critics who review the work.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a claim in an essay?

• A random statement with no support.

• The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support the claim. Sometimes called the thesis.

• A question posed by the writer.

• A summary of the essay.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a conditional argument?

• An argument that is always true without exceptions.

• An argument that is generally true but has some exceptions.

• An argument based on emotions rather than facts.

• An argument that is never true.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a counterclaim?

• A supporting point for the main argument.

• A point made by the opposing side in an argument.

• A summary of the main argument.

• An unrelated statement.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is evidence in the context of writing?

• The writer's personal opinion.

• The facts or sources that support your written argument. Evidence appears in the form of quotations and paraphrasing. Both must be cited in your text.

• A list of unrelated facts.

• A fictional story.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a rebuttal?

• A statement that agrees with the counterclaim.

• Reasoning and evidence that attempts to disprove or point out weaknesses in the counterclaim.

• A summary of the main argument.

• An unrelated argument.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to refute an idea?

• To agree with the idea.

• To ignore the idea.

• To prove an idea is wrong or false; disprove.

• To summarize the idea.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D