Vocab 6

Question 1

A type of writing that uses evidence and reasoning to support a claim or position on a topic, and to persuade the reader to agree with it.

Answer 1

Argumentative Text

Question 2

A statement the author is trying to prove is true.

Answer 2

Claim

Question 3

A statement that opposes or disagrees with the claim. It shows the other side.

Answer 3

Counter-Claim

Question 4

Something that can be proven.

Answer 4

Fact

Question 5

A person’s feelings about something.

Answer 5

Opinion

Question 6

The main points or arguments the author makes to support their claim.

Answer 6

Reasons

Question 7

Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best is factual.

Answer 7

Evidence

Question 8

The specific group of people for whom a message, speech, or piece of writing is created for.

Answer 8

Audience

Question 9

A piece of writing that focuses more on feelings than facts.

Answer 9

Biased

Question 10

A debatable topic or question that has multiple perspectives and can be argued from different sides.

Answer 10

Issue