An explanation that states why others should accept a claim

Errors in logic and reasoning

Facts, examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

The main idea of an argument

Techniques that writers and speakers use to make their arguments more persuasive

A statement of opinion about an issue or a problem

The most basic part of a word that gives a word its meaning

An affix added to the end of a word

The part of the counter argument that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion

The part of an argument in which the writer considers and attempts to disprove an opposing opinion

Time and place of a story

The emotional quality of atmosphere of a story or poem

The series of events that take place in a story

A feeling of being sure about the existence or truth of someone or something

To state the main idea or events and the most important details in a text

To restate the author's words in your own words

The most important idea in an informational text

Text evidence, descriptions, examples, reasons, expert opinions, facts, and statistics that further explain key ideas