RI.8.8: Claims and Counterclaims

RI.8.8: Claims and Counterclaims

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English

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Delineate means to _____ something precisely.

Back

describe

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A ____ is an arguable statement used as a primary point to support or prove an argument.

Back

claim

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence?

Back

How the claim is right; proof, expert witness, research...

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A synonym for evaluate is

Back

judge

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim: Cats are better than dogs.

Back

Claim

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

A statement that opposes or disagrees with the claim.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to support a claim?

Back

To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

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