Argument Writing Terms Review

Front

Sentence stating the purpose of a paper.

Back

thesis statement

Front

Single assertion or series of assertions defended by the writer?

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argument

Front

Author's reason for writing?

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purpose

Front

Statement open to challenge requiring support about a topic or idea.

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claim

Front

Acknowledging opposition to your argument is called a...

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counterclaim

Front

Statement supporting a claim; why you believe something is true.

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reason

Front

Specific info supporting a claim; can be facts, quotes, examples, stats, personal experiences.

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evidence

Front

People reading your essay, whom you aim to convince.

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audience

Front

Persuasive technique: belief or character of a group.

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ethos

Front

Persuasive technique: Appeal to emotion.

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pathos