Argumentative Vocabulary

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What is the intended audience in an argumentative text?

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Who the author was writing to.

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A fact is..........

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It is known to be true.

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What is an anecdote in an argumentative text?

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A personal story used to support an argument.

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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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Which of these is NOT an opinion? Homework is supposed to be done at home.

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This is a fact.

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What is an opinion?

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A belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.

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Why is it important to use facts in an argumentative text?

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Facts help to support and strengthen the argument.