Please read each term and explanation. Then look back at Lidia George’s argumentative essay and find an example of each term to complete the chart.
Term and Explanation
Example from Lidia’s Essay
Audience
The audience for your argument is the
group of people that you want to convince.
As you develop your argument, consider
your audience’s knowledge level and
concerns.
Purpose
The purpose for writing an argument
is to sway the audience. Your purpose
should be clear, whether it is to persuade
your audience to agree with your claim or
to motivate your audience to take some
action.
Precise Claim
A precise claim confidently states your
viewpoint. Remember that you must use
reasons and evidence to support your
claim, and that you must distinguish your
claim from opposing claims.
Reason
A reason is a statement that supports your
claim. (You should have more than one
reason.) You will need to supply evidence
for each reason you state.
Opposing Claim
An opposing claim, or counterclaim,
shares the point of view of people who do
not agree with your claim. Opposing claims
must be presented fairly with evidence.
