Vocabulary of Argument

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

• Argumentation

• Essay

• Thesis

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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

• Evidence

• Subclaim

• Counterargument

• Central claim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Sufficient evidence is

• enough evidence

• false evidence

• true evidence

• no evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To persuade someone you

• support them

• convince them

• go against them

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A counterclaim is

• the number of claims

• the opposing side of the argument

• a fact that supports the claim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• argument

• claim

• explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• rebuttal

• claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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

• rebuttal

• counterclaim/counterargument

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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

• argument

• evidence

• claim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D