Argumentative Vocab Review

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What is a counterclaim?

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A statement that opposes the claim.

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What are reasons in an argumentative essay?

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The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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Reasons why the counterclaim is as valid as the claim.

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Is an argument a process of feelings towards a certain topic?

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True.

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Is biased writing focused more on facts than opinions?

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False.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasons that back up the claim.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To summarize the main points and reinforce the claim.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal view, belief, or judgment.

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What is evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.