Argumentative Bellringer Flashcard #8

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader.

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What does the word 'justify' mean?

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Show or prove to be right or reasonable.

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Bias means _____________ one view over another view.

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Favoring.

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True or False: The writer's position on an issue or problem is the claim.

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True.

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Making a claim and supporting it using logic is called:

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Argument.

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What is an argument in writing?

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A statement that presents a position on an issue and supports it with evidence.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.