Claims & Evidence
This type of evidence is based on personal stories or experiences that support a claim.
What is anecdotal evidence?
This is a statement that opposes or disagrees with the main argument.
What is a counterclaim?
This part of an argument presents the main idea or claim that the writer wants to prove.
What is a thesis statement?
This element introduces the characters, and the setting
What is the exposition?
This figure of speech compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
A statement that expresses an opinion that can be supported with evidence.
What is a claim?
This term refers to the response given to a counterargument to strengthen the original claim.
What is a rebuttal?
This is the section of an essay where the author provides evidence to support their claim.
What is a body paragraph?
This part of the plot presents the main conflict or problem that the characters must face.
What is the rising action?
This term refers to an exaggerated statement.
What is a hyperbole?
This type of evidence includes statistics, facts, and data that support a claim.
What is factual evidence?
When you acknowledge a counterargument in your writing, you are showing this important skill.
What is critical thinking?
This part of an essay summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis at the end.
What is a conclusion?
This is the turning point in a story, often resulting in a change for the main character.
What is the climax?
This figure of speech gives human characteristics to non human things.
What is personification?
This type of reasoning uses specific examples to form a general conclusion.
What is inductive reasoning?
In a debate, this is the strategy of addressing and countering the opponent's arguments directly.
What is a rebuttal strategy?
In writing, this term refers to the order in which ideas are presented to build a strong argument.
What is organization?
The part of a story that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.
What is the falling action?
This figure of speech involves a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
This term refers to the trustworthiness of the sources used to back up a claim.
What is credibility?
A strong rebuttal often includes this type of evidence to support the original claim.
What is supporting evidence
This type of writing aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view or opinion.
What is persuasive writing?
The part of a story where the main conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a end.
What is the resolution?
This involves repeating the same sound at the beginning of many words in a sentence.
What is alliteration?