Argumentative Terms Practice

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What do you use when writing something that someone else wrote or said?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate that the text is a direct quote from another source.

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What are the points the author makes to support their claim called?

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Reasons are the points that support the author's claim.

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What should you do after stating textual evidence in an argument?

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You should explain how the evidence supports your claim.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to accept your point of view.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A claim states what you are arguing for and about.

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What is the purpose of using evidence in an argument?

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The purpose of using evidence is to support your claim and make your argument stronger.

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What are counterarguments?

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Counterarguments are opposing viewpoints that challenge your claim.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to counterarguments that defends your original claim.

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What is the difference between facts and opinions?

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Facts are statements that can be proven true or false, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments.