Argument Writing Vocab

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Define advocate (noun)

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A person who publicly supports or recommends a cause.

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Someone who advocates for something is a

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proponent

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When you ________ something, you are saying it is true.

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assert

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When you assert something, you are ________ it is true

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claiming

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A ______ is something you assert as true.

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claim

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Opposing idea: _____-claim

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counter

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Someone might be called a ________ if they don't agree with or believe something.

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critic

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Someone might be called an ________ if they don't agree with or support something.

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opponent

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Define object (verb)

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to disagree or argue against

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Purpose of argument writing: convince audience?

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False