What You Need to Know

A claim is the main assertion an argument is trying to prove

Evidence supports the claim through facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinion

A warrant is the reasoning that connects evidence to the claim

A counterargument acknowledges an opposing view; a rebuttal refutes it

Strong arguments anticipate and address counterarguments

Key Vocabulary

The main point or assertion that a writer is arguing

The logical reasoning that connects evidence to the claim

An argument that opposes the writer's main claim

A response that refutes or weakens a counterargument

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

The statement "Schools should start later because teenagers need more sleep" — the claim is:

Teenagers need more sleep Schools should start later Sleep is important Teenagers attend school

Question 2

A warrant in an argument serves to:

Introduce a new topic Summarise the argument Connect evidence to the claim logically Provide a counterargument

Question 3

Acknowledging an opposing view and then refuting it is called:

Plagiarism A thesis An allusion A concession and rebuttal