Argumentative Terms Zayas

Arguments for a position

• Rebuttal

• Point of View

• Pro

• Con

A formal discussion or argument about a particular topic

• Point of View

• Argument

• Debate

• Counterclaim

Opposing claim

• Rebuttal

• Pro

• Con

• Counterclaim

Your argument and reasons why the counterargument is not as strong as your side

• Rebuttal

• Point of View

• Debate

• Counterclaim

When an author writes they will have an opinion and perspective about their topic.

• Point of View

• Pro

• Con

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Arguments against a position

• Pro

• Con

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

When an author is trying to convince or persuade you on their opinion.

• Point of View

• Debate

• Argument

• Counterclaim

Your position or stance on a subject or topic (your opinion).

• claim

• point of view

• counterclaim

• rebuttal