Column 1
MLACI
CLAIM
The main point or position a writer is trying to prove.
ISHTES ENATETMTS
THESIS STATEMENT
A sentence that clearly states the main argument of the essay
SABI
BIAS
A personal opinion that unfairly favors one side
LACL OT TNOICA
CALL TO ACTION
A statement that urges the audience to take a specific step or action
BELCDIER RCOUES
CREDIBLE SOURCE
A trustworthy source of information, such as an expert or reliable publication
YZELANA
ANALYZE
To examine information closely in order to understand it better or explain it
MURTGAEN
ARGUMENT
A set of reasons used to persuade someone to agree with a claim
VECENIDE
EVIDENCE
Facts, examples, or quotes that support a claim
GINAROSEN
REASONING
An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim
ACMNTOUICLRE
COUNTERCLAIM
The opposing viewpoint to the writer’s claim
JEVTCOBIE
OBJECTIVE
Based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions
TTABULER
REBUTTAL
A response that explains why the counterclaim is incorrect or weaker
UDAEPRES
PERSUADE
To convince someone to agree with a point of view
TYFJSUI
JUSTIFY
To give reasons or evidence to support an idea or decision
LAGICOL
LOGICAL
Making sense and following clear reasoning
YCLALAF
FALLACY
An error in reasoning that weakens an argument
SCONCIONES
CONCESSION
Admitting that the opposing side has a valid point
ROPTPUS
SUPPORT
Information that helps prove a claim
UERFTE
REFUTE
To prove an argument is wrong using evidence
NELAVERT
RELEVANT
Directly related to the topic or argument
TONIOSIP
POSITION
The side of an issue a writer supports
OBEARATEL
ELABORATE
To add details, examples, or explanations to strengthen an argument
ATEAUVLE
EVALUATE
To judge the strength or value of an argument using evidence.
ENFUTICIFS
SUFFICIENT
Enough information or evidence to fully support a claim
PIONTUSMAS
ASSUMPTION
Something believed to be true without proof