Argumentative Texts

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What is a 'Counterclaim'?

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The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argumentative text?

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To support the claim and persuade the audience.

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What is a 'Claim' in argumentative writing?

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support.

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What does 'Credibility' mean in the context of sources?

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The quality of being trusted and believed in; a credible source is reliable.

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What is 'Pathos' in persuasive writing?

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An appeal to the audience's emotions to persuade them.

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What is 'Logos' in argumentative texts?

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An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence.

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What is the 'Thesis Statement'?

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

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What is the role of the 'Audience' in argumentative writing?

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The group of readers or listeners that the writer is addressing and trying to persuade.

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What is 'Rebuttal'?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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What is 'Evidence'?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.