Argumentative writing

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a statement that a counterclaim or criticism is not true.

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What is the purpose of transitional phrases like 'In fact' and 'According to'?

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These phrases are used to introduce evidence.

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What does the statement 'Dogs can help keep people active' represent?

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This statement is an example of a reason.

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What is the function of phrases like 'This means' and 'This shows'?

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These phrases are used to explain a quote or information you have paraphrased.

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What is a reason in argumentative writing?

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A reason explains why the author makes a claim.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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An argument is a set of statements that support a particular claim.

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What does it mean to introduce a counterclaim?

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To introduce a counterclaim means to present an opposing viewpoint to the main argument.