Understanding Argument Elements/Review

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is the main point or assertion that an argument is trying to prove.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim presents an opposing viewpoint to the main claim in an argument.

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How can evidence strengthen a claim?

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Evidence provides support and credibility to a claim, making it more convincing.

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What is a refutation?

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A refutation is a response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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Give an example of a claim.

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"This is the best solution to the problem."

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What does it mean to refute a claim?

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To refute a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves it.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the support that backs up that assertion.

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What role does a conclusion play in an argument?

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A conclusion summarizes the argument and reinforces the main claim.

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What is an example of evidence?

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"Studies show that students who read daily score higher on tests."