Argumentative Review

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What is an argument?

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An argument is when both sides of a topic (agree/disagree) share their ideas reasonably with evidence to support why they think that way.

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Why do we include counterclaims in an argument?

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We include counterclaims to anticipate the argument for the opposing side, to prevent bias, and to show what you know and strengthen your argument.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a statement that opposes the main claim. For example, if the claim is 'Students should be able to eat snacks in class,' a counterclaim could be 'Teachers argue food distracts students.'

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What is a reason/argument in an argumentative essay?

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A reason/argument is a statement that supports the claim.

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What should you do in a conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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In a conclusion, you must restate your claim and summarize the reasons.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support your claim.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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The purpose of an argumentative essay is to convince the reader of a particular point of view using logical reasoning and evidence.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

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To refute a counterclaim means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or challenges the opposing argument.

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What is bias in an argument?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the fairness of the argument.