Parts of an Argument: VOCABULARY CHECK

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What is a counterclaim?

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The opposite/opposing viewpoint of your claim or the writer’s claim.

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TRUE OR FALSE: When writing an argument, it is okay to have all of your evidence come from one source.

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False

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Why should a counterclaim be included in an argumentative essay?

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So that the reader knows the writer understands both sides of the issue.

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Fill in the blank: A counterargument expresses the __________ point of view from the claim.

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Opposite

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Fill in the blank: A claim or __________, is an author's main point about an issue, and is often based on a __________, or general principle on which most people can agree.

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proposition...premise

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A writer’s position on a problem or an issue.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support the claim and persuade the reader.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

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To prove that the counterclaim is false or less valid.

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What is the role of the audience in an argumentative essay?

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The audience is the group of readers that the writer is trying to persuade.