Argumentative Writing, List 1

argument:

an assertion offered as evidence that something is true

counterargument:

an opinion offered in opposition to another position

claim:

an assertion that something is true or factual

attitude:

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings

perspective:

a way of regarding situations or topics

point of view:

a mental position from which things are perceived

objective:

expressing things perceived without distortion of feelings

position

a way of regarding situations or topics

mood

a characteristic state of feeling

bias:

a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

style:

a mode of expression typical of a person, group, or period

tone:

a quality that reveals the attitudes of the author

voice:

the distinctive way a writer uses language to express ideas

premise:

a statement that is held to be true

thesis:

an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument

support:

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

fact:

a piece of information about events that have occurred

example:

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

evidence:

knowledge on which to base belief

nuance:

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

statistic:

a datum that can be represented numerically

quotation:

a passage or expression that is cited

credibility:

the quality of being believable or trustworthy

persuade:

cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief

conclusion:

a position or opinion reached after consideration