Argumentative Writing Terms

Definition: referring to a source to give credit or proof

• Sight

• Evidence

• Site

• Cite

Definition: when you counter the counterclaim - give why your side is better

• Rebuttle

• Claim

• Revertible

• Refute

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

• Cite

• Fact

• Opinion

• Claim

Having nothing to do with the subject.

• Irrelevant

• Unimportant

• Irrational

• Incidental

A fancy writing used in public speaking, written reports, academic papers, and tests.

• Denotation

• Citation

• Formal Writing

• Business Writing

A belief or view about something

• opinion

• relevant

• evidence

• claim

Definition: to win someone over by arguing or asking

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• persist

Definition: the people who are reading your essay; the people you are trying to convince

• Audience

• Evidence

• Purpose

• Fact

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

• Credibility

• Irrelevant

• Counterargument

• Counterclaim/Opposing claim

(adj.) connected with or related to the matter at hand

• unimportant

• credible

• relevant

• sufficient