Arguments-- Claims, Evidence and Reasoning

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a statement or series of statements that presents a claim supported by evidence and reasoning.

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What are the key components of an argument?

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The key components of an argument are claim, evidence, reasoning, and counterarguments.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence includes facts, statistics, and examples that support the claim.

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What is reasoning in an argument?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint that challenges the main argument.

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True or False: An argument must be supported by data, facts, and evidence.

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True

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True or False: A good argument is based solely on personal opinion.

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False

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True or False: An argument must include a claim, support, reasons, counterargument, and evidence.

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True

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True or False: An argument always needs evidence.

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True