Argumentative Writing

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What is an anecdote?

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A short, personal story relating to the topic used to grab the reader's attention.

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What is a rebuttal?

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An argument against a claim or reasons why they are wrong.

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True or False: Statements in which reason is used to influence actions or ideas is argument.

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True.

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True or False: Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something (facts, data, statistics) is evidence.

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True.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that states the purpose of an essay.

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What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action.

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What are reasons in argumentative writing?

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Statements that support the main argument or claim.

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What is evidence in the context of argumentative writing?

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Facts, data, or statistics used to support reasons and claims.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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What does ethos refer to in argumentative writing?

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The credibility or ethical appeal of the writer or speaker.