Word Brain

Words

100

What does argument mean?

Making a claim and supporting it using logic.

200

What does persuasion mean?

Making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions.

300

What is the biggest animal in the world?

 Blue Whale

400

What is the biggest on land animal

Elephant 

Brains

100

What is a claim?

The position that you are trying to get your readers to accept.

200

What is the biggest thing in the world?

It is the Sloan Great Wall 

300

What is evidence?

Facts that support your claim?

400

What is the biggest thing in space?

It is the Sloan Great Wall

Funny

100

What is a bridge or warrant?

Statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim.

200

What is a counterclaim or counter-argument?

 Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may

not agree with the argument. 

300

What is a turn-back or refutation?

Demonstrating why the counter-argument is wrong. 

400

What is an audience?

 Who will be affected by the topic? Who will read the essay?