Argument

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What is the purpose of argument writing?

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To present a position and to have an audience change their minds.

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What are the reasons and evidence used to prove a claim called?

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Support.

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What must an argument include?

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Claim, counterclaim, reasons, and supporting evidence.

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What reason supports the claim that schools should have mindfulness training?

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It can help students combat stress and anxiety.

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What is a writer's position on a problem or issue called?

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Claim.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A statement that asserts a belief or position.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is supporting evidence?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that back up a claim.

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What are ethos, logos, and pathos?

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They are rhetorical appeals used in arguments: ethos appeals to credibility, logos to logic, and pathos to emotion.

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What is the role of the audience in argument writing?

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To be persuaded or to change their minds based on the argument presented.