Argumentative Writing Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a writer who uses persuasion?

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To influence you to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to evaluate evidence?

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To decide if the proof supports the author's claims.

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What is a strong claim in argumentative writing?

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A strong claim clearly states a position and provides a reason, such as 'Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.'

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What are types of evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, quotations, statistics, and case studies.

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What is a counter-argument?

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Information presented about the opposite side of an argument.

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What is the definition of argumentative writing?

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A type of writing where the author takes a position on an issue and supports it with evidence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative essay.

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What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support the claims made by the writer.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is the difference between facts and opinions?

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Facts are statements that can be proven true or false, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments.