Argumentative Writing Terms/Vocab.

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What is EVIDENCE?

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Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best evidence is factual.

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What is a COUNTERCLAIM?

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A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.

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An _ is a personal view, belief, or judgement.

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opinion

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What is a CLAIM/THESIS?

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A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

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What is a FACT?

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Something that has been proven true.

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_ writing focuses more on opinions than facts.

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Biased

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What is an ARGUMENT?

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An attempt to convince someone on a topic open to debate.

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To REFUTE a claim or argument is to prove it to be.

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wrong or false

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FORMAL STYLE in writing uses professional choice of _ and tone/attitude.

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words

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Which defines a REBUTTAL?

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A statement that says something is not true.