Argumentative Writing

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What is a claim?

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The writer’s position that they are trying to prove.

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What is evidence?

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Facts and statistics to support ideas.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To back up and support your claim.

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What is a hook in writing?

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An engaging opening statement that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is an argument?

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A statement or series of statements that support a claim.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or counters an opposing viewpoint.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges the main claim.

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What is the importance of a thesis statement?

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It clearly states the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is a persuasive technique?

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Methods used to convince the audience of a particular viewpoint.