Argumentative Terms

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What is the term for an author's viewpoint on a topic?

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Perspective

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What is the term for the opposing argument to a claim?

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Counterclaim

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Who is the intended recipient of an argumentative text?

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Audience

Front

What is your personal stance or opinion on a subject called?

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Claim

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What type of support includes facts, statistics, and examples to back up claims?

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Evidence

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To convince the audience of a particular viewpoint.

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What is a statement that can be supported with evidence called?

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Claim

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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To support and validate claims made by the author.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is the author's position, while a counterclaim is the opposing viewpoint.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.