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Which one is an example of a counterargument?

• My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are.

• I need a larger allowance.

Which one is an example of a reason to support a claim?

• I need a larger allowance because I don't have enough money for lunch or transportation.

• I need a larger allowance.

When you are presenting and supporting a claim, but also mentioning the opposite opinion you are making a what?

• claim

• facts

• argument

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

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• setting

How many reasons should support your claim?

• 1

• 3

• what's a reason?

• cinco

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• argument

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• reasons

Which of the following is NOT  a common reason for making a claim?

• to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with

• to convince someone of your position

• to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong

• to challenge a commonly-held view

Which of the following best defines an argument in writing?

• A) A statement of fact

• B) A claim supported by reasons and evidence

• C) A list of unrelated ideas

• D) A personal opinion