Argumentative Terms

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To elaborate means

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Explaining, expanding on, and reinforcing the importance of my evidence and how/why it supports my claim.

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A rebuttal is

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When the author disproves the opposing side’s evidence. (ex: I understand what you are saying, but…)

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Paraphrase means

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To re-word, rearrange, summarize, or put information in my own words.

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An example of a claim is

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Kids should be involved in competitive sports.

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A works cited page is

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A list of the sources I used during my research.

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What is an argument?

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A statement or series of statements for or against something.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Proof that supports and backs up my claim.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.