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What is an author's claim?

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A statement or point the author is trying to prove.

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What is evidence in the context of an argument?

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Pieces of text used to back up (support) a claim.

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What types of information are considered evidence?

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Facts, details, statistics, expert opinions, and quotes.

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What is a synonym for claim?

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Argument or position.

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True or false: A counterargument agrees with what the author is trying to convince the reader.

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False.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the author's claim.

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Why is evidence important in an argument?

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It supports the claim and helps persuade the reader.

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What role do statistics play in an argument?

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They provide quantitative support for a claim.

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How can expert opinions strengthen an argument?

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They lend credibility and authority to the claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and an argument?

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A claim is a statement to be proven, while an argument is the reasoning and evidence supporting that claim.