Mastering Argument Writing

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What to look for to identify an author's claim?

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the thesis

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Evoking emotion in the audience is known as

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pathos

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Credibility with readers relies on which rhetorical appeal?

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Ethos

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Define 'premise' in an argument.

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A statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument.

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An argument can be strong and have all false premises.

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True

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Terry is an astronaut. Therefore, Terry loves hamburgers. Premise that strengthens this argument:

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Almost all astronauts love hamburgers.

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90% of humans have 4 eyes. Carl is human. Therefore, Carl has 4 eyes. Valid, strong, or weak?

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strong

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Claim development in argument writing involves:

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Identifying a clear claim, providing supporting evidence, and addressing counterarguments.

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NOT a definition of counterclaim:

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Facts that support your claim.

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Example of evidence analysis in argument writing:

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Using statistics or research findings to support a claim.