Argument

the main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea

• Counterclaim

• Support

• Claim

• Reason

Answer explanation

The main position or statement on a topic is called a claim. It is the central idea that the essay revolves around.

the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing

• Rebuttal

• Argument

• Evidence

• Elaboration

Answer explanation

 supporting idea for why a claim is convincing

• Counterclaim

• Citation

• Reason

• Opinion

Answer explanation

A claim is convincing because it presents reasons that support the main argument.

facts, including statistics, reports, research, physical proof, quotes

• Opinion

• Rebuttal

• Reason

• Evidence

Answer explanation

a statement that cannot be proven to be true

• counterclaim

• reason

• opinion

• evidence

Answer explanation

An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven to be true. It is a personal belief or judgment, and it may vary from person to person.

The definition of claim in an argument essay:

• the position that you share

• the position you are trying to get your readers to accept

• the paper you get from insurance

• the paper that your teacher gave you

The following statements about argument are true EXCEPT:

• Anything that makes you angry

• A reason or set of reasons is used to persuade

• A claim is supported by evidence and reasons

• Persuasion is used to show that an argument is right or wrong

The following statements about argument are true EXCEPT:

• Anything that makes you angry

• A reason or set of reasons is used to persuade

• A claim is supported by evidence and reasons

• Persuasion is used to show that an argument is right or wrong

What should you do after stating textual evidence?

• Transition to another idea or subclaim

• Explain how the evidence supports your claim

• Discuss why others' opinions or arguments are incorrect

• Review your main points or subclaims

A claim can be supported by all of the following EXCEPT:

• reasoning or warrants

• evidence or observable events

• subclaims

• any blog, social media post, Tweet or website