Argument Writing Vocabulary

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Argument

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An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.

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Counterclaim

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An opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis.

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Sound argument or reasoning

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Describes an argument based on logic/common sense.

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Claim/Thesis

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A statement of the author’s point-of-view.

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Transitions

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Words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic.

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Author's point-of-view

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How the author feels about the situation or topic.

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Credible source

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A reliable resource for citing information.

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Sufficient evidence:

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Enough support to make the argument convincing.

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refute

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to disprove a statement or theory

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Reasoning

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Explanations of the author's feelings.