Argument Terms

Question 1

Claim

Answer 1

The writer’s stance or overall argument

Question 2

Reasons

Answer 2

Main points that use logic or reasoning to justify the writer’ s claim

Question 3

Data

Answer 3

Evidence (facts) that support the reasons and (claim)

Question 4

joint

Answer 4

the warrant or bridge that connects data to the witter’s reasons and claim

Question 5

counter claim

Answer 5

a claim that disagrees with the witter’s claim (the opposition’s stance

Question 6

Rebuttal

Answer 6

Evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim