It refers to facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim, support an argument, or reach a conclusion.
Evidence
The writer's position or principal concept in an argumentative text.
Main Idea
It presents the opposing position or the counterargument.
Counterclaim
It refers to information that can be checked or verified.
Fact
It addresses criticism of the claim and refutes or disproves the counterclaim.
Rebuttal
A statement or information from a knowledgeable source or expert.
Quote
It provides support for the claim and explains why the claim should be accepted.
A numerical data organized to show a trend or information about a particular subject.
Statistical Evidence
A type of text presents a position about a particular issue and supports that position using reasons and evidence.
Argumentative Text
What is the correct general structure of an argumentative text?
Claim → Evidence → Counterclaim/Rebuttal → Conclusion