Guess the Thesis
I am not a fight, though I may take a side.
In essays and debates, I help ideas collide.
I need proof and reasons to stand up strong—
Without support, I won’t last long.
What am I?
Argument
I show where you stand, not on the ground but in thought.
In essays and debates, I reveal the side you’ve fought.
I make your opinion clear from the start,
The viewpoint you defend with logic and heart.
What am I?
Position
I am an idea, but not yet a claim.
I live in your mind before I earn a name.
I help you understand what something means,
The basic thought behind the scenes.
In essays and research, I help you frame
The bigger picture you will explain.
What am I?
Concept
I am a statement spoken with confidence and force,
A firm declaration, not a “maybe” or “of course.”
In essays and debates, I take my stand,
Though I still need proof to truly command.
Strong and direct, I begin the case—
Evidence must follow to win the race.
What am I?
Assertion
I am a bold statement you choose to defend,
The main idea your evidence will support in the end.
I take a stand, clear and direct,
And guide your readers on what to expect.
What am I?
Claim