Argument

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence includes facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, and anecdotes used to support someone's claim.

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What is a claim in argument writing?

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A claim is the writer's position or stance on a problem or issue.

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What are examples, facts, and expert quotes used to support reasons called?

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They are called evidence.

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What does a claim state?

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A claim states what you are arguing for and about.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?

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It states the writer's position on a topic.

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What is reasoning in an argument?

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Reasoning is the logical process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, presenting an alternative viewpoint.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an argument?

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The conclusion summarizes the argument and reinforces the main claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.