Argumentative Writing

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What is the author's reason for writing?

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Purpose

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True or false: A counterclaim recognizes the opposing viewpoint.

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True

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The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.

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Counterclaim

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The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?

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Audience

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What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

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to persuade

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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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 is evidence in argumentative writing?

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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 the role of the audience in argumentative writing?

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The audience is the group of people the writer aims to convince.