Claims and evidence
This is what you call an opinion backed by proof
What is a claim
This is a statement that something is true, even though it has not been proven
What is an assertion?
What do you call a statement that goes against your main point?
What is a counterclaim?
What do you call it when you defend your argument against someone who disagrees?
what is a rebuttal
What are the three main parts of an argumentative essay?
What are the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
These are where you would find the most reliable evidence to support a claim about historical events.
What are primary sources, peer-reviewed articles, or reputable history books?
What do you call something that opposes someones argument
What is a counter claim
What's the fancy word for the main point you're trying to argue?
What is a claim
What's it called when you say, "Okay, I see your point, but..." and then explain why your argument is still better?
What is concession?
Where do you put your main argument in your essay?
What is the introduction?
This is how you know if a piece of evidence is relevant to your claim
What is, it directly connects to and helps explain or prove your claim?
What's it called when you make a big rule about everyone after seeing only a few examples?
What is jumping to conclusions?
What do you call a reason that supports your main point?
What is a reason?
Why might someone disagree with your argument?
What is a counterargument
What are the paragraphs in the middle of your essay called?
What are body paragraphs
This is why it is important to use more than one piece of evidence in an argument.
What is, multiple pieces of evidence make your argument stronger and more convincing?
What's the word for the feeling or idea a word gives you, besides its actual meaning?
What is connotation?
What's it called when someone says something to disagree with your statement?
What is a rebuttal?
What's it called when you explain why the other side's argument just isn't right
What is a refutation?
What's the last paragraph of your essay called?
What is the conclusion?
This is how you can tell if a source providing evidence is credible.
What is, checking the the source's reputation, and if the information can be verified?
What's it called when someone makes a claim to argue against a claim you made?
What is a counterclaim?
What do you call it when you use evidence to show the other side of the argument is wrong
What is a counterargument?
What do you call it when you prove that the other side's argument is wrong
What is a rebuttal?
What kind of sentence sums up all your main points at the end of your essay?
What is a concluding sentence?