Argument Writing

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What is argument writing?

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Argument writing is a type of writing where the author takes a position on a topic and supports it with reasons and evidence.

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What is a claim in argument writing?

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A claim is the main point or argument that the writer is trying to prove.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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The purpose of an argument is to persuade the reader to accept a certain point of view.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument made to oppose another claim.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or reasons that help to explain or prove the claim.

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What is a concluding statement?

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A concluding statement wraps up the argument and summarizes the main points without introducing new claims.

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What does it mean to restate a claim?

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To restate a claim means to repeat the main argument in different words, often in the conclusion.

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What is evidence in argument writing?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is the writer's main argument, while a counterclaim is an opposing argument.

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What is the role of the introduction in argument writing?

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The introduction presents the topic and states the writer's claim.