Argumentative Elements

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What is an argument?

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A claim that has logic and facts.

Front

What is the writer's position on a problem or issue?

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Claim.

Front

What do you call a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it?

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Opponent.

Front

What does it mean to decide whether something makes sense and is convincing?

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Evaluate.

Front

What are the reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim?

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Support.

Front

What is a statement that can be proven true or false?

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Fact.

Front

What is a personal story used to illustrate a point?

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Anecdote.

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What is the opposite of a claim?

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Counter argument.

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What do you call the main point that an argument is trying to prove?

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Thesis.

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What is the process of examining an argument to determine its validity?

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Analysis.