ELA 10 Unit 2 - Argument Reading and Writing

argument (n)

A claim supported by reasons and evidence.

The student wrote an ______ defending the use of AI in school.

audience (n)

Those to whom a speech or piece of writing is specifically addressed.

The student considered the values of her _____ when preparing her StuGo speech.

body paragraph (n)

A section of writing that develops one part of an essay's argument with evidence and explanation.

Each _____ should include a clear topic sentence and supporting evidence.

claim (n)

A statement that expresses the writer's main argument or position on an issue.

Her central _____ was that social media can improve communication when used responsibly.

cohesion (n)

The quality of logical connection between ideas in writing.

Transitions and clear reasoning help create _____ in an essay.

conclusion paragraph (n)

The final paragraph that summarizes an argument and reinforces the thesis.

A strong _____ leaves the reader with a lasting impression of the argument.

concluding statement (n)

The sentence that brings closure to a paragraph or essay.

Her _____ emphasized the relevance of the topic for her audience.

context (n)

The background information that helps readers understand a claim or a piece of evidence.

Before analyzing the quote, he explained its _____ in the article.

counterclaim (n)

An opposing argument that challenges the writer's position.

Addressing a _____ makes an argument more balanced and thoughtful.

evidence (n)

Facts, examples, or quotes used to support a claim.

Strong _____ helps convince readers that a claim is valid.

fair (adj)

Treating all sides of an issue equally and without bias.

Writers should present opposing views in a _____ and accurate way.

formal style (n)

A tone that is professional, academic, and free of slang.

Argument essays should maintain a _____ appropriate for serious topics.

introduction paragraph (n)

The opening paragraph that introduces the topic and thesis.

A good _____ captures the reader's attention and states the main argument.

limitation (n)

A weakness or boundary in an argument or piece of evidence.

She acknowledged a _____ in her data to show honesty and credibility.

line of reasoning (n)

The logical path a writer uses to connect claims, evidence, and commentary.

His essay's _____ clearly showed how each example supported the main claim.

objective tone (n)

A neutral voice that focuses on facts rather than personal feelings.

Writers use an _____ to sound credible and professional.

organization (n)

The structure and order of ideas in a piece of writing.

Clear _____ helps the reader follow the writer's argument easily.

reasons (n)

Statements that explain why a claim is true.

She provided three strong _____ to support her opinion on school uniforms.

strength (n)

An explanation of what makes a piece of evidence argument convincing or effective.

The _____ of the evidence was its authoritative source.

support (v)

To provide evidence or reasoning for a claim.

Writers must _____ each claim with relevant, accurate, and authoritative evidence.

topic sentence (n)

The main idea of a paragraph that connects to the thesis.

Each _____ should guide the reader through one part of the argument.

tripartite thesis (n)

A three-part statement that previews the main reasons or points of an essay. In an argument, it should include a counterclaim reason, a claim, and reasons supporting the claim.

Although homework is a source of stress for many teenagers, it can be argued that time management is the real issue because procrastination is a common habit.

transition (n)

A word or phrase that connects ideas smoothly.

Using clear _____ helps the essay flow logically.

valid (adj)

Based on sound reasoning and evidence.

Her argument was _____ because every claim was supported by data.

counterargument (n)

A viewpoint that opposes the writer's position.

He refuted the _____ by showing the evidence was outdated.

logical fallacy (n)

A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.

Claiming that something is right because "everyone does it" is a common _____.

concession (n)

Acknowledging part of the opposing argument as reasonable.

Her _____ made her essay seem balanced and fair-minded.

rebuttal (n)

A response that explains why the counterclaim is wrong or less valid.

His _____ showed that the evidence against his claim was misleading.

thesis statement (n)

The main argument that guides the entire essay.

The _____ appears at the end of the introduction paragraph.

commentary (n)

The explanation of how evidence supports a claim.

Strong _____ connects facts to the writer's reasoning.

refute (v)

To prove a statement or argument false.

The writer used statistics to _____ the opposing claim.

bias (n)

A personal or unfair preference that can distort reasoning.

Writers should avoid _____ when presenting arguments.

credible (adj)

Trustworthy and believable.

Using _____ sources strengthens an argument.

relevant (adj)

Closely connected to the topic or claim.

Only _____ evidence should be used in an argument essay.

sufficient (adj)

Enough to meet the needs of the argument.

Her essay lacked _____ evidence to convince the audience.

purpose (n)

The writer's reason for creating a text.

Understanding the author's _____ helps readers evaluate their choices.

stance (n)

A person's position or viewpoint on an issue.

He took a clear _____ on renewable energy.

reasoning (n)

The logical thinking that connects evidence to a claim.

Good _____ helps the audience trust the writer's ideas.

perspective (n)

A particular way of thinking about a topic.

The article offered a new _____ on climate change.

coherent (adj)

Clear and logically connected.

Her paragraphs were _____ and easy to follow.

emphasize (v)

To give special importance to something.

He used repetition to _____ his main idea.

evaluate (v)

To judge the quality or effectiveness of something.

Students were asked to _____ the author's use of evidence.

integrate (v)

To combine different ideas smoothly.

She learned to _____ evidence from multiple sources.

synthesize (v)

To combine information from several texts into one argument.

Writers must _____ ideas from research to form a new claim.

clarify (v)

To make something easier to understand.

He added examples to _____ his argument.

refinement (n)

The process of improving or sharpening an idea.

Revising allows for the _____ of the essay's reasoning.

assertion (n)

A confident and forceful statement of belief or opinion.

Her _____ that social media improves learning needed stronger evidence to convince the audience.

tone (n)

The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience.

A respectful _____ strengthens the persuasiveness of an essay.

revision (n)

The act of improving a draft by changing ideas or structure.

During _____, she improved the flow between paragraphs.

implication (n)

A possible effect, result, or meaning suggested by an argument or piece of evidence.

The writer explained the broader _____ of her claim for future education policy.