Argument Writing Vocabulary

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1. the opposing viewpoint or the opposite of the main claim in an 2. evidence that is relevant and specific
essay 5. to give the reader a clear picture in his/her mind
3. when something such as a piece of writing is easy to understand 6. a method of doing something which involves several steps or stages
because its parts are connected in a clear and reasonable way 7. to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or
4. a statement that a speaker or writer is trying to prove, usually by a course of action
using evidence 8. not related to the subject being discussed
9. a personal view, attitude, or judgment 12. the specific reason a person has for writing
10. details or quotes from a text that directly relate to the subject or
problem being discussed or considered
11. reasoned thinking that supports a specific claim or position
13. a piece of factual writing in which ideas on a single topic are
presented, explained, argued, or described in an interesting way
14. correct or suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose
15. a justification of a claim; an explanation
16. identify information in the text that supports understanding and
uses that evidence to explain ideas