Argumentative Essay Terms

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Argument

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An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate

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A statement that disproves the thesis/claim

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Refutation

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Counterclaim

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An opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

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The explanations for why the author feels the way he or she does

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Reasoning

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What does a Sound argument mean?

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A way to describe an argument when it's based on logic/common sense

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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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What is a Formal Style?

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Using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude

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Facts, details, exemplifies, etc. that support the writer's reasonings

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Relevant Evidence

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When there's enough support to make the argument convincing

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Sufficient Evidence

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

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