Argument Writing

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What must you analyze when planning an argument?

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audience

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What type of argument should you always disprove?

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opposing

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What is the writer's position on a problem or issue called?

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claim

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What is another term for a writer's position on a problem or issue?

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claim

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What should you use when gathering evidence?

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credible sources

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What is the purpose of a claim in argument writing?

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To state the writer's position on an issue.

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What is evidence in argument writing?

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Information that supports the claim.

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What is the role of the audience in argument writing?

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To understand and be persuaded by the argument.

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What is an opposing argument?

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An argument that contradicts the writer's claim.

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What is the importance of credible sources?

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They provide reliable evidence to support the claim.