Question

reason and evidence vocabulary - match each term to its correct definition

1. argument (noun) - a fact, statistics, quotations, speech excerpts that support a claim
2. claim (noun) - b an explanation that states why others should accept a claim
3. evidence (noun) - c a statement that tells the main idea of an argument
4. reason (noun) - d writing that shares and supports an opinion about a topic

Explanation:

An argument is writing that shares and supports an opinion about a topic. A claim is a statement that tells the main idea of an argument. Evidence is a fact, statistic, quotation, etc. that supports a claim. A reason is an explanation that states why others should accept a claim.

Answer:

1. D. writing that shares and supports an opinion about a topic
2. C. a statement that tells the main idea of an argument
3. A. a fact, statistic, quotation, etc. that supports a claim
4. B. an explanation that states why others should accept a claim