Argument and Claims Terms

What part of an argument clarifies to the reader the purposes of the essay or text

• conclusion

• claim

• introduction

• works cited

A viewpoint that opposes or goes against the main argument

• Argument

• Thesis

• Hook

• Counterargument

A dispute where there is a strong disagreement

• Argument

• Informative

• Narrative

• Battle

One’s belief of what the truth is

• Countercargument

• Hook

• Introduction

• Claim

Which of the following are reasons to organize an argument?

• Establish credibility

• It is nice to do

• Offer a clear explanation

• Show your reasoning process

A justification for something existing or happening

• reasons

• integrates

• claim

• counterclaim

An argument makes a claim using opinions and emotions

• True

• False

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