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Argument Terms

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

paragraph that grabs the reader's attention; includes the thesis statement; contains most vital piece of information

a)

introduction

b)

body

c)

conclusion

d)

argument

2.

paragraph that gives the reader something to think about long after the text is finished. In boxing, it might be referred to as the knock out punch.

a)

introduction

b)

body

c)

conclusion

d)

argument

3.

Tornadoes are dangerous because they create more monetary damage to communities than any other type of weather.

a)

example of thesis statement

b)

example of compare-contrast statement

c)

example of counterargument

4.

Even though some might say there are other sports that cause head injuries, football is America's most dangerous sport when it comes to concussions and long-term damage.

a)

example of a thesis statement

b)

example of a counter-argument

c)

example of an anecdote

5.

evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim

a)

data

b)

claim

c)

rebuttal

d)

thesis

6.

evidence (facts) that support the reasons (claims)

a)

reasons

b)

data

c)

claim

d)

rebuttal

7.

sources that are believable and recognizable as quality sources

a)

counterclaim or counterargument

b)

rebuttal

c)

thesis

d)

credible sources

8.

Explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim. Examples: common sense, rules, laws, or research.

a)

reasons

b)

warrant

c)

conclusion

d)

counterargument

9.

the writer's stance or overall argument. "What are you trying to prove?"

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

reasons

d)

data

10.

main points that use logic to justify the writer's claim

a)

reasons

b)

rebuttal

c)

credible sources

d)

claim

11.

A claim that disagrees with the author's claims (the opposition's stance

a)

thesis

b)

counterclaim

c)

credible sources

d)

introduction

12.

a statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

a)

thesis statement

b)

credible source

c)

counterclaim

d)

introduction

13.

paragraph(s) that will focus on a single reason to support the claim of the argument; facts and data to support the individual claim in this paragraph; excellent topic sentence; transition to next paragraph

a)

introduction

b)

body

c)

conclusion

d)

argument