Argumentative Text Vocabulary

Front

A statement that the author is trying to prove is true

Back

claim

Front

A process of feeling towards a certain topic

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argument

Front

Proof that the author uses to backup a claim. The best evidence is factual.

Back

evidence

Front

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim

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reasons

Front

A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.

Back

counter-claim

Front

a piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts

Back

biased

Front

Reasons why the counter-claim is as valid as the claim

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rebuttal

Front

opinion

Back

a personal view, belief or judgement

Front

to try to establish the truth of something

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prove

Front

fact

Back

something that has been proven true