Argument Writing Vocab. Game

3. - using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude
6. - an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis
10. - the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does
12. - an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate
14. -appeal to ethics (let your reader know you are trustworthy (perhaps with personal expierience) and are using credible data that has been researched extensively)
15. evidence - when there’s enough support to make the argument convincing
16. -show or prove to be reasonable
17. evidence - facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning

1. - a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information
2. - a statement of the author’s point of view
4. -(also referred to as a bridge): explanation of how/why data supports claim (argumentative writing)
5. - a way to describe an argument when it’s based on logic/common sense
7. - to disprove a statement or theory
8. - words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic
9. - appeal to logic or reason
11. - appeal to emotion
13. - how the author feels about the situation or topic