Argument Essay Vocabulary

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An attempt to convince someone to consider a different point of view

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argument

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Position taken by the writer: what the writer is trying to prove

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claim

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Statement provided to support the claim/thesis

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reason

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Credible data used to support reason; statistics, quotes, facts, etc.

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evidnce

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Opposing Position; also known as a counter-claim

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counter-argument

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Reason that disproves the counterargument

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rebuttal

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a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.

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debate

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Relating in an appropriate way to the argument topic

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relevant

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Words or phrases that connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs

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transition words

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Uses logic and reasoning to defend a position or point of view on a topic

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Argument essay