Arguments and Claims Review

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What does it mean to be credible?

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When the reader can believe and trust the author.

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What is a counterclaim?

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The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.

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What is an argument?

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When the author wants to convince you on their position.

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What must you do when answering short answer or extended response questions?

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Cite your evidence.

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What is the author's purpose?

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To persuade, inform, or entertain (P.I.E.).

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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 argument?

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Facts, quotes, statistics, and expert opinions used to support a claim.

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What is the role of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves the counterclaim.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.