Argumentative Texts

Front

What is a statement that tells someone's feelings about a topic?

Back

opinion

Front

What is a writer's position on a problem or issue?

Back

claim

Front

How does an author feel about a topic?

Back

point-of-view/ perspective

Front

What is the opposite view of the author's?

Back

counterclaim/ counterargument

Front

What are facts, statistics, or quotes that support a claim?

Back

evidence

Front

What is the main argument or position in an argumentative text?

Back

thesis

Front

What is a reason given to support a claim?

Back

argument

Front

What is a statement that opposes the main claim?

Back

counterclaim

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

Back

to persuade the reader

Front

What is a type of evidence that includes numbers and data?

Back

statistics