Argumentative Text

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What is a fact?

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Something that actually exists and can be proven true.

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What is evidence in argumentative text?

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Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal view, belief, or judgement.

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What is a claim?

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

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What is the purpose of argumentative text?

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To try to convince the reader of something.

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What is reasoning in argumentative text?

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The logical explanation that connects evidence to the claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A counter-argument that opposes the claim.

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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 persuasive writing?

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Writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative text.