Argumentative Reading Terms Review

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What is a claim in argumentative reading?

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A statement that someone believes to be true

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What is a reason in argumentative reading?

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An explanation or justification for why someone believes their claim is true

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What is evidence in argumentative reading?

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The information or data that the author uses to support their claim

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What is a counterclaim in argumentative reading?

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The opposing argument to the author's claim

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What is a rebuttal in argumentative reading?

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A contrary response to a counterclaim