Argumentative Terms

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Claim/Thesis

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The position or idea that the writer is trying to get the audience to accept.

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Counterclaim

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A reasonable argument that opposes a claim.

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Counterargument

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The opposing side of an argument.

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Rebuttal/Refute

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Your response to the opposition with reasons why the counterargument is not as strong as your side.

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Evidence

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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Warrant

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The reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim.

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Pro

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An argument in favor of a claim.

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Con

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An argument against a claim.

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Argumentative Writing

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning.

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Persuasive Techniques

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Methods used to convince the audience of a particular point of view.