Argument Vocabulary and Techniques

What is an argument?

• A disagreement between two people

• An opinion supported by evidence

• The opposite side of an argument

• Repeating a word or phrase

A claim is ...

• A clear stance/position on a topic or issue

• Something that is worth believing

• When the author tries to make the reader feel something

• When the author urges the reader to do something

What is a Counterargument?

• A personal experience or story that helps the reader relate to the argument

• Concrete facts

• An argument that takes place over a counter

• The opposite side of an argument

Rebuttal is...

• A clear stance/position on a topic or issue

• Proof that the author is an expert

• When someone sits down on their bottom

• Why the opposing side is wrong

Repetition is...

• When the author asks the reader rhetorical questions

• An argument technique where the author acknowledges the other side of an argument

• An argument technique where the author repeats a word or phrase

• When a professional is quoted

This argument technique makes the reader feel happy, sad, scared, etc.

• Concession

• Anecdote

• Repetition

• Emotion

An argument technique that uses a personal experience or story to relate to the reader

• Call-to-action

• Author's Credentials

• Anecdote

• Questions

This gives background about the author and can prove that the author is an expert

• Questions

• Emotions

• Credentials

• Quotes

An argument technique where the author acknowledges the other side of the argument before reinforcing his or her key points.

• Concession

• Rebuttal

• Counterargument

• Clear stance/position or a topic or issue

Bias is...

• When personal preference influences how the author presents information

• Something that is worthy of believing