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What is a claim in an argumentative text?

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A claim is the statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A reason is a statement that supports the claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a statement that addresses opposing viewpoints.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support the claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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True or False: An argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position.

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True

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True or False: A counterclaim supports the main claim of an argument.

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False

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argument?

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The purpose of a counterclaim is to acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints.

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What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

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To refute a counterclaim means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves it.

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What is the difference between a claim and a reason?

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A claim is the main point the author is trying to prove, while a reason supports that claim.