Elements of an Argument

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

• evaluate

• argument

• support

• counterclaim

A specific reference, such as a fact, statistic, quotation, or opinion that is used to support a claim

• fact

• evidence

• support

• trace

Statements that address opposing viewpoints

• counterarguments

• claims

• facts

• opinions

arguments that use reasons and evidence to support

• emotional appeals

• informational appeals

• logical appeals

• propaganda

The argument is the (a)   plus (+) the ​ (b)   .

• claim

• reasons

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• evidence

Mom, I should be allowed to go to Billy's party Saturday night. For one thing, I did all my chores this week. Also, I turned in all my assignments at school. You can even see in Aeries that my GPA is 95%. You might think there will be no parental supervision there, but I assure you Billy's mom Janet and Dad Joe will be there; in fact, here is their number for you to call.

Which part of the argument is sentence 3?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

An argument is made up of______.

• emotional appeal

• a main idea

• proof + reasonable claims

• discussion back an forth

What restates the claim, wraps up argument?

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Summary

These are examples of which parts of the argument?

Some people may say that cats are better pets than dogs; however, dogs are more playful and loyal than cats.

• claim; call to action

• hook; bridge

• counter-argument; rebuttal

• claim; topic sentence

A statement acknowledging what the other side of an issue will say.

• rebuttal

• claim

• hook

• counter-argument