Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

What is a claim?

• The author’s main point.

• A statement the author believes is true. 

• Facts and statistics that support their position.

• When the author can be trusted.

A claim must be arguable.

• True

• False

What is a counterclaim?

• The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim. 

• The author's main point.

• A statement the author believes is true.

• Facts, quotes, statistics, and expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

What is a rebuttal?

• When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

• Proof that the author can be trusted.

• The author's main point.

• Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

A claim supported by reasons and evidence

• joke

• conversation

• statement

• argument

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

•  A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Grounds

• Logic

an assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue

• audience

• claim

• credibility

• author's purpose

A strong opinion based on facts and research

• statement

• claim

• thought

• view

Claim is

• what an argument is trying to convince you of.

• the people you imagine reading.

• a conclusion that is supported by evidence and reasoning.

• when you let personal beliefs, opinions, or biases influence you.