Argumentative Terms

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

When an author is trying to convince or persuade you on their opinion.

• Point of View

• Debate

• Argument

• Counterclaim

Counterclaim

• an original account or record created at the time of an event by someone who witnessed or was involved in it. Autobiographies, letters, and government records are types of primary sources.

• a claim made by someone with an opposing opinion on a given issue. When creating an argument, you must be able to argue against counterclaims.
  

• a sentence, usually in the introduction of an essay, that states the writer’s position or opinion on the topic of the essay. A thesis statement should go beyond telling the reader the topic of the essay. It should tell the reader what the writer thinks about the topic.

• facts and details that support the claim a writer is making

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

• argument

• relevant

• rebuttal

• claim

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

• relevant

• claim

• refute

• ad hominem

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What people will say that is in opposition to your reasons

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

Your position or stance on a subject or topic (your opinion).

• claim

• point of view

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense