Jan 21st-24th Vocabulary

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Argument

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An assertion or opinion and its supporting points, evidence, and reasoning.

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Main Claim

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A statement of opinion that can be proven or disproven with evidence and reasoning.

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Point

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An important idea or reason used to support a claim.

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Evidence

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Information such as examples, data, facts, and quotes that support an idea.

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Reasoning

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Explanations of why a claim is true, including explanations of how the evidence given proves the claim.

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relevant

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related to what is being discussed

sufficient

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sufficient

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enough, as much as is needed

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sound

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having a solid base; makes sense

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Conformity

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the act of changing one's beliefs, behaviors, or attitudes to match those of a group