Argument Vocabulary

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Tone

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The tone or attitude of the author towards the subject matter.

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Textual Evidence

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Specific details, facts, or quotations from a text that are used to support or illustrate a point in an argument.

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Summarize

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To provide a brief and condensed overview of the main points or ideas in a text.

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Reasoning

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The process of thinking and making logical connections between evidence and a claim to support an argument.

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Evidence

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Facts, details, or information that support or prove a claim.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that something is true, typically without providing evidence.

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Counterclaim

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An argument made to oppose another claim.

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Grounds

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The basis or reasons for a claim, often supported by evidence.

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Central Idea

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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Paraphrase

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To restate information or ideas in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.