Parts of an Argument

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a claim supported by evidence.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader.

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What type of evidence is this: 'Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.'?

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This is a fact.

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What tone should an argumentative paper have to be effective?

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The tone should be polite and civil.

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Is it true that there always has to be evidence to back up a claim?

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Yes, it is true.

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What are the main parts of an argument?

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The main parts of an argument are the claim, evidence, and reasoning.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or 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 to the main argument.