Vocabulary of Argument

The technique of using logic, reasoning and data to support a writer/speaker's claim/opinion.

• Argumentation

• Essay

• Thesis

• Conclusion

A writer's or speaker's opinion that must be proven through reasons, evidence and explanations.

• Evidence

• Subclaim

• Counterargument

• Central claim

Acknowledgment of an opposing viewpoints (the views that are against his/hers), with explanation of why/how their opinions are not correct.

• Counterargument

• Hook

• Hamburger Paragraph

• Thesis

Sufficient evidence is

• enough evidence

• false evidence

• true evidence

• no evidence

To persuade someone you

• support them

• convince them

• go against them

A counterclaim is

• the number of claims

• the opposing side of the argument

• a fact that supports the claim

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

• argument

• claim

• explanation

facts, statistics, examples, and comparisons that show why a claim should be believed; proof from a credible source

• rebuttal

• claim

• evidence

an argument against; an opposing viewpoint or claim; the other side

• rebuttal

• counterclaim/counterargument

• evidence

a statement that supports a position; a statement a writer is trying to prove is true

• argument

• evidence

• claim