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WorksheetsArgument and Claims Terms
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a counterclaim?
The opposite view of the author's claim that can also be proved and supported with evidence.
A claim based on the author's personal knowledge and research.
The main point the author is trying to express.
Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument.
What is an argument?
When the author expresses a
point of view and supports that view with evidence.
A statement that can be argued, but the author believes it to be true.
An opposing viewpoint made by the author to strengthen their position and stance.
Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument
What is NOT associated with claim?
It is the main point the author states.
It is a statement the author believes to be true.
It is specific and can be argued
It is a descriptive thesis statement
What is relevant evidence?
Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument
Data that works to disprove the author’s viewpoint
The opposite view post of the author's claim.
The viewpoint the author expresses.
a position or viewpoint along with the claims and eveidence used to support that position
argument
relevant
rebuttal
claim
An argument includes a claim, or a viewpoint.
True
False
The use of reasons and evidence to support a claim is called -
claim
reason
argument
evidence
defense
Your position or stance on a subject or topic (your opinion).
claim
point of view
counterclaim
rebuttal
What is the definition of a claim?
A position or viewpoint along with the claims and evidence used to support that position
A statement that supports an author's position or viewpoint
A rebuttal, or argument against, an opposing viewpoint or claim
An attack on a person rather than on his or her argument
Define: argument
an attempt to persuade others to agree with an idea or course of action
a claim
the evidence for a claim
a statement made by an expert or authority on a subject
Statement the writer is trying to prove is true
Evidence
Counterclaim
Claim
Conclusion
Why would an author introduce a counterclaim?
To show they understand the other viewpoint, but then disprove it with relevant evidence in order to strengthen their argument.
To make their argument more interesting and engaging for the reader.
So they people who believe the other side of the argument will read their paper.
To show how intelligent they are.
What is conflicting evidence?
Evidence that works to disprove the author’s viewpoint and argument.
Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument.
The main point of an author's argument is called a
claim
evidence
reason
conclusion
Examples, facts, and expert quotes used to support reasons are called
evidence
reasons
claims
conclusions
An argument is different than persuasion because
it includes factual evidence
it is an opinion only
it is one sided
it is written to persuade someone
A counter claim is
the other side of the argument
the reason for the argument
the opinion of the majority of the people
the evidence used in the argument
The main purpose of any argument writing is to
entertain
inform
persuade
instruct
The points the author makes to support the claim are called
arguments
transitions
evidence
reasons
Combining factual evidence to support claims
Intuition
Integrates
Inform
Argument
Evidence from text to support claim
Citation
Formal writing
Supporting Evidence
Opinion
What is a claim in an argument?
A statement that supports an author's position or viewpoint
A counterargument to the author's main point
An emotional appeal to the audience
A summary of the author's main ideas
Which of the following best describes a counterclaim?
A statement that opposes the author's main argument
A piece of evidence supporting the author's claim
A summary of the author's argument
An emotional appeal to the audience
What is the role of evidence in an argument?
To support the author's claim with facts and examples
To introduce a new claim
To summarize the author's main ideas
To provide an emotional appeal
How does an author strengthen their argument?
By acknowledging and refuting counterclaims
By ignoring opposing viewpoints
By using emotional language
By summarizing their main points repeatedly
