Argumentative Text

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion.

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Argumentative

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A particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned, being unfair

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Bias

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An assertion, position, or arguable thesis about a topic or issue or simply the stand or opinion of the writer.

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Claim

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The quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics which may be influenced by an author having expertise on a topic, using unbiased and accurate reasoning, evidence, and sources to support ideas, and providing current and up-to-date information.

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Credibility

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What is the name of the orangutan who made use of tools to escape?

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Fu Manchu

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The following proves that animals are smart in the given passage EXCEPT...

• Animals use tools.
• Animals can communicate.
• Animals can think on their own.
• Animals can move.

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Animals can move.

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A logically incorrect argument is called _______ .

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Fallacy

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To restate the meaning of something in different words is known as __________ .

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Paraphrase

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What is the name of the Japanese boy who saved the entire village from the Tsunami? Options: Yaki, Yuuki, Yanki, Yiki

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Yuuki

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This is a viewpoint that opposes an author’s thesis or claim; addressing and rebutting counterarguments are essential in persuasive writing and speaking; the opposite of the writer's claim.

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Counterclaim