Argumentative Writing Vocab

Question 1

Issue

Answer 1

An important topic or problem

Question 2

Argument

Answer 2

A disagreement on an issue

Question 3

Claim

Answer 3

A statement

Question 4

Reason

Answer 4

An explanation of a claim

Question 5

Refute

Answer 5

To disprove a statement

Question 6

Evidence

Answer 6

Facts that verify the truth of something; proof.

Question 7

Counterclaim/Counterargument

Answer 7

An opposing stance
A disagreeing view

Question 8

Source

Answer 8

The place where one finds evidence to support one’s claim

Question 9

Credible source

Answer 9

A source whose information is dependable

Question 10

Call to action

Answer 10

Speaker prompts the audience to do something to make a difference

Question 11

Bibliography

Answer 11

A list of sources

Question 12

Transitions

Answer 12

Words or phrases that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic

Question 13

Formal style

Answer 13

The use of professional wording and tone/attitude

Question 14

Audience

Answer 14

The people that a speaker is addressing

Question 15

Opinion text

Answer 15

Purpose is to share an opinion

Question 16

Persuasion text

Answer 16

Purpose is to persuade or convince

Question 17

Argumentative text

Answer 17

Purpose is to present compelling evidence