Parts of an Argument

Where does your thesis/claim go?

• In the first body paragraph

• In the counterclaim

• In the introductory paragraph

• In the conclusion

Where is the claim located in an argument essay?

• The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.

• The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.

• The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.

• The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.

Making a claim and supporting it using logic is:

• persuasion

• claim

• argument

• evidence

information used to back up and support your answer

• bridge

• persuasion

• argument

• evidence

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument

• turnback/rebuttal

• warrant

• counterargument

• argument

A claim is: 

• The position you are trying to get your readers to accept

• the thesis statement

• found in the introduction

• all of the above

A counterargument challenges the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with you. 

• True

• False

What is the other side's claim called?

• Data

• Warrant

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

Identify the part of the Argument:
Research shows that one can get all of the benefits of using a phone by using a TV.

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Data

• Warrant

What is NOT part of an argument

• evidence

• warrant

• claim

• counterclaim