How to Write an Argument Terms

an assertion or opinion and its supporting points, evidence, and reasoning.

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Sound

• Argument

a statement of opinion that can be proven or disproven with evidence and reasoning.

• Main Claim

• Point

• Reasoning

• Relevant

an important idea or reason used to support a claim.

• Sound

• Point

• Main Claim

• Reasoning

information such as examples, data, facts, quotes, etc. That support an idea.

• Sufficient

• Evidence

• Argument

• Relevant

explanations of why a claim is true, including explanations of how the evidence given proves the claim.

• Argument

• Relevant

• Evidence

• Reasoning

related to the claim being made.

• Sufficient

• Sound

• Relevant

• Point

enough; as much as needed.

• Sufficient

• Sound

• Relevant

• Reasoning

having a solid base; logical.

• Sufficient

• Relevant

• Sound

• Reasoning