Argument Writing Terms

The use of feelings and emotions to appeal to the reader.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Evidence

The use of logic and thinking to appeal to the reader.

• Ethos

• Logos 

• Pathos

• Counter-Claim

Logical thinking to explain why/how the evidence supports the claim

• Audience

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Define evidence in the context of argument writing.

• Random thoughts or ideas

• Personal beliefs or feelings

• Unrelated anecdotes

• Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions that support a claim or thesis statement.

Explain what a counterclaim is when writing an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to confuse the audience in an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to introduce a new topic in an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to rebut a previous claim in an argument.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to support the original claim in an argument.

Define the term 'thesis statement' in argument writing.

• A conclusion statement summarizing the essay

• A concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay.

• A list of sources used in the essay

• A detailed explanation of the author's background

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in argument writing?

• A fact is always true, while an opinion can be false

• Facts are based on evidence, opinions are based on personal beliefs

• Facts are objective, opinions are subjective

• The key difference between a fact and an opinion in argument writing is that a fact is verifiable, whereas an opinion is subjective.

Define the term 'conclusion' in argument writing.

• The conclusion is optional in argument writing

• The conclusion is the introduction of new arguments

• The conclusion is where the writer presents counterarguments

• The conclusion in argument writing is the final part where the writer summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way.

Explain the term 'persuasive language' in argument writing.

• Using words and phrases to bore the audience

• Using words and phrases to convince the audience of a certain viewpoint or idea.

• Using words and phrases to entertain the audience

• Using words and phrases to confuse the audience

What is a claim in argument writing?

• A claim in argument writing is a statement that asserts a point, position, or opinion that is debatable and requires support through evidence and reasoning.

• A claim in argument writing is a conclusion that does not require evidence

• A claim in argument writing is a fact that cannot be debated

• A claim in argument writing is a personal anecdote