Identify the Argument

Determining the author's argument, determining the claims, and identifying the evidence are the steps needed to analyze and identify an argument.

• True

• False

A statement put forth and supported by claims, reasons, and evidence.

• Evidence

• Reason

• Claim

• Argument

An argument is different than an ______ because it is always supported by evidence not just reasons and beliefs.

• Option

• Opposition

• Opinion

• Octopus

The statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Reason

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

• Argument

• Quote

• Perspective

• Point of View

​ The point you want to prove. It can be pro or con.​

• Claim

• Thesis

• introduction

• evidence

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)   The point you want to prove. It can be pro or con.​

• Claim

• Thesis

• introduction

• evidence

True or False: An argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position.

• True

• False

What is the first thing the readers need to identify?

• evidence

• counterargument

• beliefs

• claim