Argumentative Terms Practice

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. For example, 'The poetic works of Poe are superior to the works of Frost.'

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a statement that goes against one's own claim, presenting an opposing viewpoint.

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What can be used to support a claim?

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Reasons, examples, and evidence can all be used to support a claim.

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What are transitions in writing?

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Transitions are words or phrases that help connect information in the text, guiding the reader through the argument.

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What are reasons in an argument?

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Reasons are the points the author makes to support the claim.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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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 to accept a particular point of view.

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What is bias?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of an argument.

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a set of statements that support a claim, including reasons and evidence.

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What is the role of examples in an argument?

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Examples illustrate and clarify the reasons or evidence supporting a claim.