Argument Writing Vocab

Front

A brief story, such as personal experiences, used to support a claim

Back

Anecdotal evidence

Front

Facts that support your point of view/claim

Back

Evidence

Front

Something that is believable and from a trustworthy source

Back

Credible

Front

Facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

Back

Evidence

Front

Ties evidence to claim

Back

Commentary

Front

A statement that can be argued for or against

Back

Claim

Front

The main idea or argument that an author is trying to convey

Back

Thesis statement

Front

The reason or justification for a claim

Back

Warrant

Front

A logical structure that connects claims and evidence

Back

Argument

Front

The act of quoting or referring to a source to support a claim

Back

Cite