Argumentative Text Vocabulary

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What is a counterargument?

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A viewpoint that opposes, or goes against an author’s claim.

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What is a claim?

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The position or assertion about a topic or issue.

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What is evidence?

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Specific facts or details that support an inference or claim.

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What is an argumentative text?

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic or persuasion.

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What is a reliable source?

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A credible, believable source of information.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an argumentative text.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterargument that defends the original claim.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to accept a particular point of view or argument.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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What is the significance of supporting details?

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They provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main argument.