Argumentative Vocab

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Fact

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Information that can be proven with evidence.

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Conclusion

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The end of an essay that restates the main argument.

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Relevant

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Clearly related to a claim or reason.

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MLA Format

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Stands for Modern Language Association; a style of writing used for college-level writing, which includes specific formatting and footnotes.

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Argument

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A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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Counterclaim

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An argument made to oppose another argument.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect judgment.

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Primary Source

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An original document or firsthand account used as evidence.

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Secondary Source

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A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true.