Information or facts about grounds that help establish their validity. In some cases, this may be simply a more in-depth discussion of the grounds.

A new idea or opinion. It may simply present information or suggest that certain action is needed.

A statement made by an expert who is recognized as an expert in her or his field.

A statement with which others may agree or disagree

Exceptions to claims that indicate the degree of certainty for the claim.

A statement that can be verified and confirmed.

An appeal to emotion, and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response.

The argument (or one of the arguments) opposing your thesis statement. The opposite of a claim.

Data collected through methodical investigation or through scientific experiments.

An appeal to ethics, and is a means of convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader.

Information that has evidential support and is generally acknowledged to be proven or true.

The main idea of a piece of writing. It's typically one or two sentences that sum up the main points/argument and showcase the reason for writing.

An appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason, fact and rationality.

Acknowledging a point in an opposing argument. Demonstrates honesty.

Occurs when one brings up an opposing position and proves it to be incorrect.

Tells the audience how the claim is proved.

The techniques of using language in order to persuade your audience.

Tells why. This makes someone care and tells the importance of the claim and the argument.

An attempt to influence how others think or act.

The art of using language effectively and persuasively.

Lacking factual support; often emotional or opinion-based.

Supporting an argument with strong facts and evidence.