Claim

Counterclaim

Purpose

The listener, viewer, or reader of a text

knowledge or data on which to base a belief

logical conclusions, judgments, or inferences based on evidence

reluctant acknowledgement or yielding

The part of an argument where the opposing arguments are expected and answered

back up with details

Works cited page included on the last page of an essay

"You know me, I've taught Sunday school at your church for years, I've babysat your children and served as playground director for many summers- so you know I can run your preschool."

"If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and field work speak for themselves."

"If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

"History has shown time and time again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."

"Research compiled by analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is viable with international support.

"The algorithms have been run in a thousand different ways and the math continues to check out."

"There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect your family so you can sleep peacefully at night."

"Where would we be without Thanksgiving tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed on Plymouth Rock we've been making more than just food- we've been making memories."

Think of buying this and how jealous you'll make everyone! Only cool people buy this car and if your buy it, you'll be cool, too!