Argumentative Key Terms

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Across
  1. 4. Closely connected to and important for the topic being discussed
  2. 5. To explain something in more detail
  3. 7. A reason or set of reasons given to prove a point or convince others to agree with your position
  4. 8. Clear, reasonable thinking that makes sense
  5. 10. To convince someone to believe or do something through reasoning
  6. 12. The details, facts, and examples that help prove your claim
  7. 15. Your response to a counterargument that explains why the opposing view is incorrect
  8. 18. A particular way of viewing or thinking about something
  9. 19. Giving credit to sources where you found your evidence
  10. 20. The thinking process used to make and support an argument
Down
  1. 1. Facts, examples, or information that supports and proves your claim
  2. 2. The sentence that states your main argument and position on a topic
  3. 3. The main point or position you are trying to prove in your argument
  4. 6. Based on good reasoning; logical and well-supported
  5. 9. The opposing viewpoint or argument against your position
  6. 11. Trustworthy and reliable; worthy of belief
  7. 13. The final part of your argument that reminds readers of your main points
  8. 14. An unfair preference for or against something
  9. 16. A personal belief or view about something
  10. 17. Information that can be proven true