Argumentative Vocabulary Review

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What is a statement that supports your claim?

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Reason

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A synonym for ARGUMENTATIVE writing is...

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Opinion Writing

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What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

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Claim

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The points that explain why an author is making a certain claim.

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Reasons

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Is the definition of fact - something that has been proven true?

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True

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What is the purpose of evidence in argumentative writing?

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To support claims and reasons.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To prove that an argument is false or incorrect.

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What is the difference between opinion and fact?

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An opinion is a personal belief, while a fact is something that can be proven true.