Argumentative Vocabulary

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What is an argument in argumentative text?

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Reasons that the author gives to provide evidence for the claim.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is known to be true.

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What do you call what the author is trying to get you to believe in an argumentative text?

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Claim.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short story about a real incident or story.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Information or details that support the claim.

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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The main point or position that the author is trying to prove.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To convince the reader to accept a certain point of view.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.