Argument Essay Vocab

Question 1

making a claim and supporting it using logic

Answer 1

argument

Question 2

making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions

Answer 2

persuasion

Question 3

the position that you are trying to get your readers to accept

Answer 3

claim

Question 4

facts that support your claim

Answer 4

evidence

Question 5

statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the claim

Answer 5

bridge/warrant

Question 6

challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument

Answer 6

counterargument

Question 7

demonstrating why the counterargument is wrong

Answer 7

turn-back/ refutation

Question 8

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

Answer 8

audience