Argument Writing

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Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

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claim

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Argument against a claim (opposing view)

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counterclaim

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Most credible source for evidence?

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An article from a news journal.

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What is evidence?

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Something you cite as support in your essay.

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Evidence requires further explanation, known as:

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Reasons

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Reasons are sentences explaining why you or the author believe something.

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sentences that explain why you or the author believe something

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Facts, quotations, examples, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

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evidence

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Purpose of an argument?

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TO PERSUADE

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Rebuttal?

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Smashing the other person's argument.

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Difference between Argument and Narrative writing?

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Fact based.