Argumentative Vocabulary

​ (a)   is prejudice for or against something or someone, often without considering the facts or evidence

• Bias
• paraphrase
• opinion

______ a statement that presents a belief, position, or point of view and supports it with evidence and reasoning

• counterclaim

• claim

• reason

A ​ ​ (a)   is when a writer restates or rephrases a text or statement in one's own words.

A ​ (b)   is when a writer references a book, article, or website, used to support a claim or provide evidence.

• paraphrase
• citation
• opinion
• argument

_________ is a statement that opposes or challenges the original claim.

• counterclaim

• argument

• credibility

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary term.

• Credibility

• assess or judge the value, importance, or quality of something based on evidence, criteria, or standard

• Evaluate

• the quality of being trusted and believed in, based on the reliability and expertise of the source of information

• Argument Writing

• presents a logical and well-supported case to persuade the reader to accept a particular position or point of view

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary term.

• Opinion

• Who is your favorite teacher?

• Argument

• a statement or set of statements that presents a belief, position or point of view and supports it with evidence and reasoning

• Mrs. Davis

• a personal belief or judgment that is not necessarily based on facts or evidence