Argument and Claims Vocabulary

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What does it mean to 'trace' arguments and claims?

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To investigate, to study closely.

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When you determine the quality of something, what do you do?

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You evaluate it.

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What do we call it when one piece of evidence is not enough?

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The evidence is not sufficient.

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What is a statement of your opinion called?

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An argument.

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What are details used to support the main points called?

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Reasons.

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What is the definition of 'evaluate'?

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To assess the quality or value of something.

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What does 'sufficient' mean in the context of evidence?

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Enough evidence to support a claim.

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What is an 'argument' in writing?

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A statement or series of statements that present a viewpoint.

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What is the purpose of 'reasons' in an argument?

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To explain why the argument is valid.

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What does it mean for evidence to be 'relevant'?

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It directly relates to and supports the argument.