Parts of An Argument-Vocabulary Review

A statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the evidence to the claim.

• Bridge

• Evidence

• Claim

• Audience

Logic, data, and facts that support the thesis.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Argument

• Bridge

A topic from a society that people have different opinions about.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Issue

• Bridge

Persuasive writing uses the following to support the opinion of the writer:

• data, facts, and logic

• feelings and emotions

• charts and graphs

• a picture

An individual's conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.

• Bridge

• Evidence

• Claim

• Audience

This type of writing begins with a claim and is supported by evidence, data, and logic.

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Narrative Writing

• Poetry

A claim is based on facts and not an opinion.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A claim begins with an opinion but has evidence to back it up.

A good topic for an Argumentative would be:

• People have cats for pets.

• Cats are very cute animals.

• Cats make great pets.

• Cats have been domesticated over time.

Which of the following is a claim:

• It is 42 degrees outside.

• Hawaii is such a beautiful island.

• St. Patrick's day is March 17th

• Eating a healthy breakfast can help you focus during the day.