Argumentative Terms

What is another word for claim?

• Argument

• Thesis

• Statement

• Assertion

What is a response to a counterclaim that defends the original claim?

• Rebuttal

• Counterargument

• Refutation

• Concession

What is the overall message or main point of an argumentative essay?

• Thesis Statement

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Supporting Evidence

What is the purpose of using evidence in an argument?

• To support and strengthen the claim

• To confuse the audience

• To make the argument longer

• To provide irrelevant information

What is a statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim?

• Counterclaim/Counterargument

• Supporting Argument

• Main Idea

• Conclusion

What term describes the logical structure of an argument?

• Argumentative Structure

• Logical Framework

• Rhetorical Analysis

• Persuasive Technique

What is the role of the audience in an argumentative essay?

• To be entertained by the writer's style

• To be persuaded or informed by the writer's argument

• To critique the writer's grammar and punctuation

• To provide feedback on the essay's structure

What is a bridge in argumentative writing?

• A type of conclusion that summarizes the main points.

• A transition that connects the evidence to the claim.

• A rhetorical question used to engage the audience.

• An introduction that presents the topic and thesis.

What is a logical fallacy?

• An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument

• A valid argument that is difficult to understand

• A type of argument that is always true

• A statement that is based on personal opinion

What is the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim?

• Warrant

• Evidence

• Claim

• Conclusion