Claims and Counterclaims

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What is a rebuttal?

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A written or verbal response to a counterclaim.

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What is evidence in the context of claims?

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Direct quotes and/or information taken from a source/text to back up a claim.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A compelling sentence(s) at the beginning of a story used to get the reader's attention.

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What are transition words?

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Words used to show the end of a section and the beginning of a new section.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that something is true, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What is support in an argument?

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Information, evidence, or reasoning that backs up a claim.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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To present an opposing viewpoint and strengthen the argument by addressing potential objections.

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What is the role of evidence in persuasive writing?

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To provide credibility and support for the claims being made.