statement or idea that is accepted as being true and used as the basis of an argument
What Is Premise
100
Argument
What is an expression of a point of view that's supported by evidence
100
The fishing line might break if he doesn’t give the line some slack.
What is Conditional Mood
100
An assertion of something as fact
or
A person's position(side) in an argument
What is Claim
100
describe information precisely and succinctly
What is Delineate
200
identifying the page number, paragraph, (or sentence) of selected evidence
What is Text Proofing
200
data that can help to prove or disprove an argument
What is Evidence
200
The baby cries when she’s hungry.
What is Indicative Mood
200
claim that directly opposes original claim
What is Opposing Claim
300
Crime
What is A serious offense or wrongdoing
300
Accident
What is An undesirable or unfortunate happening that usually results in harm or loss
300
Interrogative Mood
What is indicates a state of questioning; frequently the speaker inverts the subject-verb order by placing the helping verb first, before the subject
300
response claim that proves the original claim is false, which is similar to an opposing claim; an opposite claim from the original claim
What is Counterclaim
400
principle or regulation governing actions
What is Rule
400
attempt to contradict argument (thesis claim) by offering reasoned argument that suggests claim might be wrong
What is Rebuttal
400
Go to your room.
What is Imperative Mood
400
claim that disregards the original claim and claims something different entirely, but is not necessarily in direct opposition to the original claim; approaches the claim from another direction
What is Alternate Claim
500
3 equally spaced periods used to mark an omission from a quoted passage or to reflect a pause or hesitation in speech
What is Elipsis
500
response claim that proves the original claim is false, which is similar to an opposing claim; an opposite claim from the original claim
What is Counterclaim
500
We could really have a great classroom if everyone participates.
What is Conditional Mood
500
evidence having no bearing on the support of topic/issue being argued.