The project: Argument

3. type of thesis that states the main idea of an argument that previews major points and limits the number of points used
5. 3rd part of classical oration, proof through evidence
7. also called assertion or proposition, states the argument's main idea, it is arguable
8. last part of classical oration, bringing the essay to a close
14. arranging an argument so it leads from particulars to universals
16. using a major premise and minor premise to reach a conclusion
17. 1st part of classical oration, introduces the reader to the subject under discussion
20. evidence that includes things that can be represented in numbers
22. a persuasive discourse resulting in coherent and considered movement from a claim to a conclusion

1. reach conclusion by starting with general principle or universal truth
2. potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in an argument
4. claim of ____ proposes a change
6. evidence that comes from personal experiences, observations, and general knowledge
9. type of thesis that doesn't list all of the points the writer intends to cover in the essay
10. evidence that comes from research, reading, and investigation
11. claim of ____ asserts that something is true or not true
12. the ___ model is an approach to analyzing and constructing arguments, includes 6 elements: claim, support, warrant, backing, qualifier, and reservation
13. 5 part argument structure
15. 2nd part of classical oration, provides factual and background information, establishing why a subject or problem needs addressing
18. 4th part of classical oration, addressing a counterargument
19. type of thesis that's an opposing argument to the one the writer is putting forward
21. claim of ____ argues something is good or bad, right or wrong