Argumentative Writing

Front

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

Back

Claim

Front

The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?

Back

Audience

Front

The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____. Options: Support, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Evidence

Back

Counterclaim

Front

What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?

Back

Evidence

Front

An argument in favor of something is known as the ____ side.

Back

Pro

Front

An argument against something is known as the ____ side.

Back

Con

Front

What is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something? Options: Narrative, Argumentative, Descriptive, Expository

Back

Argumentative

Front

What is a reply intended to show fault in the opponent's argument?

Back

Rebuttal

Front

What is a evidence? Options: a statement used to support or prove the thesis, quotations from a source, the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence, a sentence that grabs your reader's attention

Back

quotations from a source

Front

What is a statistic when used as evidence in an argument?

Back

a fact or piece of data