Argumento

A strong claim is (a)   ​ because it evokes interest, ​ (b)   , because it is not a fact, and ​ (c)   because it can be supported with reliable evidence.

• compelling

• debatable

• defensible

Select all that apply. A strong claim:

• Is a specific statement that shows the direction of the writer’s thinking

  
  

• May use an umbrella term that relates to the major points instead of listing them

• Has to include a list of all major points.

• Does not show the direction of the writer's thinking.

The _________________ is where the author restates claim, summarizes reasons, and makes a recommendation for the argumentative essay.

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Reasoning

• Rebuttal

It is important to research both sides of an argument before participating in a debate or argumentative paper.

• True

• False

A strong argument includes the following:

• claim

• reasoning

• evidence

• irrelevant details

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

• evidence

• source

• reasoning

• conclusion

a statements that goes against one's own claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

• supporting detail

Which of the following is a claim?

• Robert Frost, an American poet, had his work originally published in England before it was

  published in America.

• Robert Frost is the poet who wrote “The Road Not Taken.”

• The poetic works of Poe are superior to the works of Frost.

• Edgar Allen Poe wrote Annabelle Lee, The Tell Tale Heart, and The Raven.

explains why a claim is valid

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• evidence

• conclusion

Which of the following best defines an argument in writing?

• A) A statement of fact

• B) A claim supported by reasons and evidence

• C) A personal opinion

• D) A narrative story