Persuasive Writing

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What does the term 'reasoning' mean?

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Reasoning explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

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What is the purpose of evidence in persuasive writing?

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The purpose of evidence is to support a claim and make an argument stronger.

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What is a reason in the context of persuasive writing?

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A reason is a statement that explains why a claim is true.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that can be argued, while evidence is the information that supports that claim.

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Can a claim be proven true?

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A claim can be supported with evidence, but it may not be definitively proven true.

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What is an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim is 'The Warriors are the best NBA team.'

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What role does reasoning play in an argument?

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Reasoning connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports it.

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What is a debatable statement?

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A debatable statement is a claim that can be argued for or against.