Argumentative Text

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What is an opinion?

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A personal view, belief, or judgement.

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What is a claim in argumentative text?

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A statement or opinion that the author is trying to prove is true.

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What are reasons in an argumentative essay?

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The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

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What is a stereotype?

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An unfair and unsupported belief about a group of people.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to counter an opposing argument.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument made to oppose another claim.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence and reasons that back up the claim.