UNIT 3 Reviewer in Reading 1

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Evidence refers to examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason.

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What is the main claim of Terence Powderly in 'The Plea for Eight Hours'?

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The main claim is that shorter workdays will lead to better education and quality of life for workers.

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What is a reason in argumentative writing?

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A reason is why the author makes the claim.

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What is argumentative writing?

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Argumentative writing is a type of writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence.

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What can be inferred about the impact of the prank on society?

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The prank caused confusion and fascination among the public.

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Define claim in the context of argumentative writing.

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim.

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What role does reasoning play in argumentative writing?

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Reasoning provides the justification for the claim made by the author.

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How does evidence strengthen an argument?

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Evidence strengthens an argument by providing support that makes the claim more credible.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.