Argument Terms

A viewpoint that opposes or goes against the main argument

• Argument

• Thesis

• Hook

• Counterargument

A dispute where there is a strong disagreement

• Argument

• Informative

• Narrative

• Battle

Which of the following are reasons to organize an argument?

• Establish credibility

• It is nice to do

• Offer a clear explanation

• Show your reasoning process

A justification for something existing or happening

• reasons

• integrates

• claim

• counterclaim

The main point of an author's argument is called a

• claim

• evidence

• reason

• conclusion

Examples, facts, and expert quotes used to support reasons are called

• evidence

• reasons

• claims

• conclusions

An argument is different than persuasion because

• it includes factual evidence

• it is an opinion only

• it is one sided

• it is written to persuade someone

A counter claim is

• the other side of the argument

• the reason for the argument

• the opinion of the majority of the people

• the evidence used in the argument

What is the counterclaim?

• An arguable statement used as a primary point

• The opposite to the claim

• The statement beginning to prove the defense wrong

• The attorney's final statement to the judge or jury in a trial

What is a counter argument?

• What is believed to be true

• How the claim is right

• What the defense is trying to prove or defend against—the defense's side to an argument

• Counter means opposite or against—the opposite to the claim