Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Practice

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False Fact

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A statement that is untrue.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Narrative Evidence

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A real-life, personal example or story someone tells about their own or others' experiences with the topic. It is a type of evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Evidence

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The facts or information used to support an opinion or claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Fact

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A statement that can be proved or verified.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Rebuttal

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The response to the opposing claim to try to disprove it.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Claim

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An assertion or statement that something is true, typically without providing evidence.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Counterargument

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An argument made to oppose another argument.

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Thesis Statement

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

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Persuasive Techniques

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Methods used to convince an audience, such as emotional appeal, logical reasoning, and ethical appeal.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect objectivity.

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CCSS.RL.5.6