Thesis Statement
This is the central argument of a piece of writing.
What is a thesis statement?
These are facts, examples, or details that support the claim.
What is evidence?
This is an opposing viewpoint to the main argument.
What is a counterargument?
This rhetorical device involves asking a question and then answering it.
What is a rhetorical question?
This is a flawed argument that weakens an argument's logic.
What is a logical fallacy?
It usually appears at the end of this paragraph in an essay.
What is the introduction?
Unlike an opinion, evidence must be based on this.
What is fact?
Integrating a counterargument shows you have considered multiple sides of an issue. It's called this type of argument
What is balanced?
When using comparisons like 'simile' and 'metaphor' in writing arguments, they serve to make this clearer.
What is an analogy?
This fallacy assumes that if something is popular, it must be true.
What is bandwagon?
A strong thesis statement must be this, meaning it can be argued or debated.
What is arguable?
This type of evidence comes directly from a source, such as a book or article.
What is a direct quote?
You do this to a counterargument to weaken or refute its validity.
What is rebut?
This repetition of a word or phrase creates emphasis in arguments.
What is anaphora?
When you attack the speaker instead of the argument, you are using this fallacy.
What is ad hominem?
A thesis statement should always specify this, so the reader knows what points you will cover
What are main ideas?
These are explanations or interpretations that connect the evidence to the claim.
What is analysis?
Including this before addressing the counterargument can show respect and understanding for opposing views.
What is acknowledgment?
In persuasive writing, the appeal to emotion is known by this Greek word.
What is pathos?
Suggesting that one small step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events is known as this fallacy.
What is slippery slope?
These two elements should be included in a thesis statement to make it effective.
What are a claim and reasoning?
The relevance and this other quality are crucial for evidence to effectively support an argument.
What is sufficiency?
A strong counterargument requires these two elements: acknowledgment and these steps.
What are rebuttal and evidence?
This device, involving a brief story, can illustrate a point in an argument
What is an anecdote?
Assuming a complex problem has only two extreme solutions reflects this fallacy.
What is false dichotomy?