Argumentative Writing Vocab

a statement of the author’s point of view  

• claim/thesis

• con

• pro

• credible source

facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning 

• sound

• relevant evidence

• credible source

• formal style

a stance where you are against an issue

• pro

• con

• reasoning

• claim/thesis

an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

• persuasive writing

• rebuttal

• pro

• counterclaim

the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does

• reasoning

• con

• pro

• counterclaim

a stance where you are "for" an issue

• con

• pro

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

to give reasons for or against something

Belief by others with an opposing viewpoint

an argument to oppose an idea

a statement of the author’s point of view

• claim/thesis

• con

• pro

• credible source