Argumentative Text

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What is the statement an author makes about a topic called?

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Claim

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What are the main purposes of an author's writing?

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To persuade, entertain, or inform.

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What is a counterargument?

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A viewpoint that opposes the author's claim.

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If you have a bias about a topic, will you likely present both sides of the argument?

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No, you will not likely present both sides.

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When must you give credit to the author of information?

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When you summarize or paraphrase.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative text?

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To present the author's main point or position.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine it in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason the author has for writing a text.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.