Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

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Argument

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A reason or set of reasons given to persuade others.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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Counterclaim

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An opposing viewpoint or argument.

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Evidence

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Information or details that support a claim.

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Thesis

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A statement that presents the main argument.

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Rebuttal

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A response to a counterclaim.

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Persuasion

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The act of convincing someone to believe or do something.

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Reasoning

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The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side or perspective.

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Credibility

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The quality of being trusted and believed in.