Argument Terms

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The main point of an author's argument is called a

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claim

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What are the points called that the author makes to support the claim?

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reasons

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Examples, facts, and expert quotes used to support reasons are called

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evidence

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Words that help connect the information in the text are called

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transitions

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How is an argument different from persuasion?

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It includes factual evidence.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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Use a direct quote or paraphrase from a text and give credit to the writer

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A counter claim is

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the other side of the argument

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Which of the following are not considered evidence? opinions, facts, examples, quotes

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opinions

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The main purpose of any argument writing is to

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persuade

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A personal belief about something is called an

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opinion