Evaluating Arguments

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A piece of writing that attempts to persuade the reader to share the writer’s point of view is known as...

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Argumentative

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A piece of evidence that is from an untrustworthy source is known as...

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unsound evidence

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The controlling or main idea of an argument is also known as...

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Claim/Thesis

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The part of an argument that shows why the reader should believe the writer is known as...

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Reason

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The part of an argument where the author must explain what the opposing point of view is and why those views are incorrect is known as...

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Counter-argument

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What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argument?

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To counter the opposing argument and provide reasons why it is incorrect.

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What is evidence in the context of an argument?

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Information or facts that support the claim or thesis.

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What does it mean for evidence to be relevant?

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It means the evidence directly supports the claim being made.

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What is the difference between sound and unsound evidence?

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Sound evidence is credible and trustworthy, while unsound evidence is not.

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What is a thesis statement?

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