EL 3: Argumentative Terms Review

Which of the following is the definition of claim?

• This proves your reasons are true. This can be examples, statistics, or expert opinions (quotations). Remember, this ultimately supports the claim.
• This is the main idea or thesis statement of the argument. This is your side of the argument. It is supported by reasons and evidence.
• These are your own explanations why you support the side you do.
• After stating the opposing side, you use a contrasting word like "but" then followed by the strongest reason on your side. This is the author's way of saying I've acknowledged the other side's point of view, but I am still right.
• The opposite of the claim. This is what you are arguing against. Including the other side of the story strengthens the argument because it shows thought has been given about both sides.

Which of the following is the definition of the reasons?

• This proves your reasons are true. This can be examples, statistics, or expert opinions (quotations). Remember, this ultimately supports the claim.
• This is the main idea or thesis statement of the argument. This is your side of the argument. It is supported by reasons and evidence.
• These are your own explanations why you support the side you do.
• After stating the opposing side, you use a contrasting word like "but" then followed by the strongest reason on your side. This is the author's way of saying I've acknowledged the other side's point of view, but I am still right.
• The opposite of the claim. This is what you are arguing against. Including the other side of the story strengthens the argument because it shows thought has been given about both sides.

Which of the following is the definition of evidence?

• This proves your reasons are true. This can be examples, statistics, or expert opinions (quotations). Remember, this ultimately supports the claim.
• This is the main idea or thesis statement of the argument. This is your side of the argument. It is supported by reasons and evidence.
• These are your own explanations why you support the side you do.
• After stating the opposing side, you use a contrasting word like "but" then followed by the strongest reason on your side. This is the author's way of saying I've acknowledged the other side's point of view, but I am still right.
• The opposite of the claim. This is what you are arguing against. Including the other side of the story strengthens the argument because it shows thought has been given about both sides.

Which of the following is the definition of counterargument/counterclaim?

• This proves your reasons are true. This can be examples, statistics, or expert opinions (quotations). Remember, this ultimately supports the claim.
• This is the main idea or thesis statement of the argument. This is your side of the argument. It is supported by reasons and evidence.
• These are your own explanations why you support the side you do.
• After stating the opposing side, you use a contrasting word like "but" then followed by the strongest reason on your side. This is the author's way of saying I've acknowledged the other side's point of view, but I am still right.
• The opposite of the claim. This is what you are arguing against. Including the other side of the story strengthens the argument because it shows thought has been given about both sides.

Which of the following is the definition of rebuttal?

• This proves your reasons are true. This can be examples, statistics, or expert opinions (quotations). Remember, this ultimately supports the claim.
• This is the main idea or thesis statement of the argument. This is your side of the argument. It is supported by reasons and evidence.
• These are your own explanations why you support the side you do.
• After stating the opposing side, you use a contrasting word like "but" then followed by the strongest reason on your side. This is the author's way of saying I've acknowledged the other side's point of view, but I am still right.
• The opposite of the claim. This is what you are arguing against. Including the other side of the story strengthens the argument because it shows thought has been given about both sides.