Argumentative Vocab (first half)

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Purpose of an argument in persuasive writing?

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To persuade the readers.

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Thesis statement:

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A statement you want readers to accept.

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Evidence in persuasive writing

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Facts, statistics, or information that supports a claim or argument

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What does credible evidence mean?

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Evidence from a reliable, unbiased source.

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Citation in persuasive writing:

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Tells readers where the info came from.

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Purpose of formal style in persuasive writing?

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To persuade the readers

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Claim in argumentative writing

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A statement you are arguing for.

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Reason in argumentative writing

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Supports your claim

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Paraphrase in persuasive writing?

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To put information into your own words.

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Argument in persuasive writing?

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To persuade the readers.