Argumentative Text Vocabulary

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analyze

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to break down into parts and examine critically

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argumentative text

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a text that shows a position; writer appeals to reason, develops, defends with evidence, or debates the topic

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evidence/support

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facts that support the claim being made

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author's claim

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the position the author takes and defends; his/her argument

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argument

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a claim made by an author that is supported by reasons and factual evidence

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bias

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an opinion, especially one that is preconceived towards a certain belief

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A true statement is a

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fact

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counter/opposing argument

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an argument that goes against the claim being made

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Who is the author directing their focus towards?

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target/intended audience

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Where the information came from? Options: cite/resource

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cite/resource