Argument Writing

To convince someone to do or believe something

• Arguement

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counter Claim

Researched facts, quotes, statistics, and other details that support and backup the claim – the proof

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Ethos

• Pathos

The formal sentence/statement that contains the claim

• Pathos

• Logos

• Thesis

• Evidence

The opposing opinion that goes against original claim

• Appeal

• Thesis

• Logos

• Counter Claim

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

Persuasive technique used by the author to convince the reader their claim is accurate

• Appeal

• Point of View

• Claim

• Ethos

The author’s perspective and opinion on an issue with multiple sides

• Thesis

• Counter Claim

• Point of View

• Evidence

An appeal that targets the reader or viewers logic (knowledge)

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

In argumentative writing, what is used to support the argument?

• Personal Opinions

• Text Book

• Evidence, examples, or details that support your claim

• Diary