Components of an Argument

Body paragraphs should explain the main points of your argument

• True

• False

Argument is ___.

• informing others about how there are multiple sides of an argument

• telling others that there are many articles on the topic

• persuading others to agree with your side using textual evidence

• None of the above

a position on a topic or issue developed through appeals to the audience and largely based upon logic, reasoning, and evidence

• Audience

• Argument

• Counter Argument

• Rebuttal

explains, proves, and/or supports your paper's argumentative claim

• Topic Sentence

• Claim

• Body Paragraph

• Audience

the beginning of a piece of writing, stating what the overall argumentative claim will be.

• Introduction

• Body Paragraoh

• Detail

• Claim

the available body of supporting, valid, and relevant details, facts, or information that supports an inference, idea, or proposition

• Text Structure

• Argument

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

viewpoint or set of reasons in opposition to an argument or thesis

• Counter Arguement

• Call to Action

• Evidence

• Mood/Tone

Which part of an argument presents the main idea or claim?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

• Thesis Statement

What is the role of a counterargument in an essay?

• To support the main argument

• To present opposing viewpoints

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce the topic

Which component of an argument provides evidence and examples to support the claim?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

• Counterargument