Argument Writing Terms

Bridge (in an argument essay)

• CONNECTS the first and second paragraph

• CONNECTS the evidence to the claim

• CONNECTS the hook to the thesis statement

• A structure that allows you to travel over water

Claim

• The person or people who will be affected by the issue

•  A topic from society that people have different views about

• The main point being argued about a text, topic or idea

• The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic

Thesis Statement

• States the claim and reasons that the essay will argue, the last sentence of the first paragraph.

• Facts, statistics, survey results, interviews, quotes, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim.

• The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic

• Information that helps the reader understand the issue at hand

To convince someone to do or believe something

• Arguement

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counter Claim

Researched facts, quotes, statistics, and other details that support and backup the claim – the proof

• Thesis

• Evidence

• Ethos

• Pathos

The formal sentence/statement that contains the claim

• Pathos

• Logos

• Thesis

• Evidence

The opposing opinion that goes against original claim

• Appeal

• Thesis

• Logos

• Counter Claim

The author’s perspective and opinion on an issue with multiple sides

• Thesis

• Counter Claim

• Point of View

• Evidence

An appeal that targets the reader or viewers emotions

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

An appeal that targets the reader or viewers character and morals

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos