Claims & Evidence
A statement that states something to be true that needs to be supported.
What is a Claim?
in a political debate where a person's response discredits their opponents claim
What is a Rebuttal?
What is a conclusion
What is the last part of the essay that summarizes the main points of the argument/final thoughts?
This is an opposing argument to a claim.
What is counterargument?
Where does the thesis statement appear in a argumentative writing?
What is the end of the introduction paragraph?
Who gets to create a claim during argumentative writing?
What is "you"?
what is counterargument?
What are body paragraphs?
What is the middle section of a essay that helps support the thesis statement?
What are some transitional phrases that can be used to introduce a counterargument? (Name 3)
What is However, On the other hand, Despite, Although, In contrast, etc...?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
A direct quote from a source.
What is Evidence?
In a courtroom what is the role of lawyers closing augment in relation to the evidence that was given?
What is explanation of their evidence that supports their claim, and dismissing the other sides explanation.
This is the overall claim in an essay in other words another name for a claim.
What is a Thesis Statement?
"While some fast food options are unhealthy, many chains now offer healthier choices and nutritional information."
This is an example of...
What is a counterargument?
What are the three components of basic argumentative writing structure?
What is Introduction, Body, and Conclusion?
The process of explaining how the evidence supports the claim.
What is explanation/reasoning?
In a business meeting what is the purpose of showing data when creating a new project?
What is to give evidence to support the claim(why the project should be created)?
What rhetorical device is this?
When a famous athlete or celebrity endorses a product/brand.
What is Ethos?
A response to a counterargument where it defends a claim.
What is a Rebuttal?
what is the purpose of a "call to action" in the conclusion of essay?
what is to encourage the reader to actively execute a change based on what the writing is about?
Spinach is better for you than chocolate
What is claim?
In an ad saying a product is "scientifically proven" what side of argumentative writing should a buyer check to see its credibility?
What is evidence?
What rhetorical device is this?
commercials that use photographs of injured puppies.
What is pathos?
What is the purpose of a Rebuttal?
What is to defend your claim by strengthening your argument?
What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in a essay?
What is to provide evidence, reasoning, and examples to support the claim (Thesis Statement)?