Argumentative Vocab

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

The opposing side of an argument

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

Information that can be proven with evidence.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

Able to be believed; convincing.

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

 a primary point to support or prove an argument

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

Paraphrases  and quotations presented to persuade readers, and used with powerful arguments in the texts or essays.

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

The opening of an essay or speech, which typically identifies the topic, arouses interest, and prepares the audience for the development of the thesis.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Fake News

The part of an essay, report, or speech that explains and develops the main idea (or thesis). This is the largest part of the essay.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Fake News