Argument Writing Terms- School Start Time

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A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic and uses research, evidence, and reasoning to persuade others

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Argument

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The group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for

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Audience

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The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support the claim. Sometimes called the thesis.

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Claim

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A point made by the opposing side in an argument

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Counterclaim

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Reasoning and evidence that attempts to disprove or point out weaknesses in the counterclaim

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Rebuttal

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To prove an idea is wrong or false; disprove.

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Refute