Elements of Argumentative Text

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for an effect, not actually requiring an answer.

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What is direct address in argumentative text?

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Direct address is when an author communicates a message using the intended audience's name or the pronoun 'you'.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief that may or may not be supported by facts.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Evidence refers to specific pieces of information that support a claim.

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What are facts?

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Facts are statements that can be proven, observed, or measured.

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a statement or series of statements that present a claim and support it with evidence.

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What are logical fallacies?

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Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument.

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What is loaded language?

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Loaded language is emotionally charged language that is intended to provoke a strong reaction.

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What is a sweeping generalization?

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A sweeping generalization is a broad statement that applies to all cases without exception.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or disputed.