Argument and Claims Terms

Arguments for a position

• Rebuttal

• Point of View

• Pro

• Con

Arguments against a position

• Pro

• Con

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

Proof from a credible source; facts, statistics, examples, and comparisons that support the claims.

• Point of View

• Argument

• Evidence

• Claim

a position or viewpoint along with the claims and evidence used to support that position

• Argument

• Relevant

• Evidence

• Claim

a statement that supports a position

• Rebuttal

• Position or Viewpoint

• Claim

• Counterclaim

an acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement from those with opposing viewpoints

• Argument

• Counterclaim

• Opposing Viewpoint

• Rebuttal

the central idea the author supports in their argument; thesis

• Claim

• Evidence

• Position or Viewpoint

• Counterclaim

facts, statistics, and examples that show why a claim should be believed

• Relevant

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

an argument against an opposing viewpoint or claim (the "comeback" to a counterclaim)

• Rebuttal

• Opposing Viewpoint

• Counterclaim

• Claim

having to do with the matter being considered; important and connected

• Evidence

• Claim

• Relevant

• Position or Viewpoint