Argumentative Texts

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What is a fact?

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Something that actually exists and can be proven true.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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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 evidence in an argument?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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Why is it important to address counterarguments?

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It shows that you have considered different viewpoints and strengthens your argument.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To clearly state the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is a conclusion in argumentative writing?

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The final part that summarizes the argument and reinforces the main claim.