RI.6.8 - Arguments/Claims/Review

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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

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A statement that an author uses to prove their argument. There may be several claims within an argumentative text.

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What is the author's argument?

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The author's point of view or perspective on a topic.

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Define author's point of view/perspective.

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The author's opinion on a topic.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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Example of a metaphor.

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Time is a thief.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view or argument.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the author's claim, used to show that the author has considered other viewpoints.

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What does it mean to evaluate an argument?

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To assess the strengths and weaknesses of the argument presented.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argumentative text.