Argumentive (Claim) Vocabulary

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which is the main point or position that the author is trying to prove.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes or disagrees with the main claim, providing an alternative perspective.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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Supporting a claim means providing reasons, evidence, and commentary that back up the claim and make it more convincing.

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What is a speech?

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A speech is a talk or public address in which a speaker presents an argument or shares information with an audience.

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What is logical appeal?

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Logical appeal is a way of writing or speaking that relies on logic, facts, and reasoning to persuade an audience.

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What is emotional appeal?

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Emotional appeal is a persuasive technique that aims to evoke an emotional response from the audience to support a claim.

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What are reasons in an argument?

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Reasons are statements that explain why the claim is true, often supported by evidence.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that support the claim and reasons.

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What is loaded language?

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Loaded language is emotionally charged words or phrases used to influence an audience's perception or feelings.

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What is commentary in an argument?

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Commentary is the author's explanation or interpretation of the evidence, helping to connect it back to the claim.