Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

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Argument

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A logical, well thought out presentation of ideas that makes a claim about an issue and supports the claim with reasons and evidence.

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Claim

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A statement that tells the writer's opinion or position on an issue.

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Argumentative Writing

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A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence.

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Supporting Reasons

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Tells the importance of the claim or argument.

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Refute

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To disprove or contradict what the opposing side says.

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Counterclaim

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An argument made to oppose another argument.

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Thesis

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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Evidence

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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Bias

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An unfair preference for or against something.

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Persuasive Writing

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Writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.