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It is important to research both sides of an argument before participating in a debate or argumentative paper.

• True

• False

a clearly stated belief. It is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a speaker attempts to prove

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• clause

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

• evidence

• source

• reasoning

• conclusion

a statements that goes against one's own claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

• supporting detail

Your opinion, thesis or argument is called :

• evidence

• reasoning/warrant

• claim

• subclaim

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. You should floss your teeth at least once a day. You should limit sugar intake. You should chew sugar free gum.

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• cavities are bad

• you should take care of your teeth

• going to the dentist is a waste of time

• you should never eat candy

Reading is good for your brain. It improves both your reading and writing. It expands your vocabulary. Reading is also a great way to escape real life and use your imagination.

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• reading has a lot of benefits

• reading is better than watching YouTube

• science fiction is the best genre (theme)

• reading will help you get better grades

When a number is used in a book/article/argument, what is that called?

• statistic

• fraction

• math

• logic

The goal of an argument is to ________.

• entertain someone with a good story

• learn something

• get someone to see your point of view

• sound smart

Which of the following is NOT a definition of counterclaim.

• A claim that disagrees with the claim

• Acknowledge the strongest opposing point(s)

• Facts that support your claim

• Should be found in the paragraph directly preceding the conclusion.