Argumentative CBA review

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What is evidence?

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Information used to back up and support your answer.

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What transition word is best for cause and effect?

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As a result.

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How do you combine sentences effectively?

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Use a semicolon to connect related independent clauses.

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What does retain mean?

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To remember or keep/absorb.

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What are the strongest arguments based on?

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Reliable sources and credible evidence.

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What is an argumentative essay?

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A piece of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes your main argument.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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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 does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.