Argumentative Evidence

What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable?

• The main idea of an essay.

• Evidences for a claim

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• All of the above

Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes could all be used as:

• reasons

• thesis statements

• evidence

• claim

What is a rebuttal?

• The response counterargument.

• The conclusion.

• The return to your claim.

• All of the above.

Examples, facts, and expert quotes used to support reasons are called

• evidence

• reasons

• claims

• conclusions

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

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

• claim

• reason

• argument

• evidence

• defense

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

• arguments

• transitions

• evidence

• counterarguments

Evidence is

• Proof that supports and backs up my claim

• Words or phrases a writer uses to move from one idea to the next

• Explaining, expanding on, and reinforcing the importance of my evidence and how/why it supports my claim

• A list of the sources I used during my research

an argument against an opposing viewpoint or claim (the "comeback" to a counterclaim) viewpoint or claim (the “comeback” to a counterclaim)

• rebuttal

• emotional appeal

• position

• refute

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

• claim

• evidence

• reason

• conclusion