Delineating an Argument

Select all that apply. A strong claim:

• Identifies the writer’s stance or position

• Avoids words such as "I think" or "I feel"

  
  

• Uses words such as "I think" or "I feel"

• Can't be defended

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence

a clearly stated belief. It is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a speaker attempts to prove

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• clause

Valarie needed to use ______________________ within her essay so that his argument is supported through facts, details, and quotations from credible sources.

• claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

a statements that goes against one's own claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

• supporting detail

After stating your evidence supporting your claim, you need to explain it to your audience/reader. This explanation is called :

• textual evidence

• anecdotal or personal evidence

• reasoning or warrants

• claim

What kind of language and/or tone should you use in argumentative writing?

• Humorous

• Informal

• Formal

• Dramatic

Which of the following best describes a 'claim' in an argument?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A personal opinion without evidence

• A statement that presents the main point or stance

• A question that challenges the reader

What is the role of 'evidence' in an argument?

• To introduce a new topic

• To support the claim with facts and details

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the argument

Which sentence uses 'counterclaim' correctly?

• The counterclaim was the main point of the essay.

• She used a counterclaim to support her argument.

• The counterclaim addressed the opposing viewpoint.

• His counterclaim was a personal opinion.