Argumentative Vocabulary Quiz

1. Reasons why the counter-claim is as valid as the claim.

• Rebuttal
• Prove
• Evidence

2. A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts.

• Biased
• Counter-Claim
• Evidence

3. A process of feelings towards a certain topic.

• Fact
• Argument
• Evidence

4. Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best evidence is factual.

• Opinion
• Claim
• Evidence

5. A statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

• Claim
• Fact
• Reasons

6. A personal view, belief, or judgement.

• Fact
• Claim
• Opinion

7. A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.

• Evidence
• Counter-Claim
• Fact

8. The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.

• Fact
• Opinion
• Reasons

9. To try to establish the truth of something.

• Prove
• Fact
• Evidence

10. Something that has been proven true.

• Evidence
• Fact
• Claim