Argumentative Writing Thesis

The reason part of the thesis statement

• tells all the reasons why you believe what you do

• gives a preview of your reasons

• is the logical point

What is a counterclaim?

• The opposing viewpoint

• The writer's position that they are trying to prove

• Facts and statistics to support ideas

• Connects evidence to the claim

A counter claim is

• the other side of the argument

• the reason for the argument

• the opinion of the majority of the people

• the evidence used in the argument

The main purpose of any argument writing is to

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

• instruct

The use of reasons and evidence to support a claim is called -

• claim

• reason

• argument

• evidence

• defense

the central idea the author supports in their argument; thesis

• Claim

• Evidence

• Position or Viewpoint

• Counterclaim

The main point of an author's argument is called a

• claim

• evidence

• reason

• conclusion

An argument is different than persuasion because

• it includes factual evidence

• it is an opinion only

• it is one sided

• it is written to persuade someone

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason/s are considered-

• arguments

• transitions

• evidence

• counterarguments

A statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim.

• counterclaim/counterargument

• rebuttal

• warrant

• thesis