Argumentative Writing Terms

A ____ is your point to prove an argument. It is also referred to as "taking a stance."

• counterclaim

• claim

• fact

• quotation

What is argumentative writing?

• A verbal or written fight between people.

• Writing used to argue one's point and convince others that it is the best argument or view.

• Writing that does not include research.

Argumentative writing must include... (Choose all that apply.)

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Evidence

• Claim

_____ is the proof that supports your claim and your reasons.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Opinions

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

What is Argumentative Writing?

• the writer chooses a side of an argument and uses facts and reasons to back it up

• Tells information about a person, place or thing

• tells a story with characters

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

a position or opinion on a topic

• audience

• claim

• oppose

• evidence

A short essay in which someone speaking for a publication (such as a newspaper or magazine) expresses an opinion or takes a stand on an issue.

• debate

• editorial

• claim

• narrative