Argumentative text

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What is another word for persuade?

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Convince or encourage.

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What is 9 out of 10 kids saying they prefer cats to dogs an example of?

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Survey or poll.

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What is a counter claim?

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The complete opposite of the original argument.

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What is an experiment done to prove your argument called?

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Study.

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What is Jordan Morgan's statement about falling off his bike an example of?

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Anecdote.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is evidence in an argumentative text?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to counter an opposing argument.

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What is the role of a thesis statement?

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To summarize the main argument of the text.