Argument Writing Vocab

Front

Main purpose of an argument:

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Persuade

Front

Personal belief about something?

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Opinion

Front

Believable info from a trustworthy source

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Credible

Front

A brief story used to support a claim

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Anecdotal evidence

Front

The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove.

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Debatable Claim

Front

Facts supporting a claim:

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evidence

Front

Facts using numbers and statistics

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data

Front

Definition of CLAIM

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A claim is one sentence where the writer states their position on an issue.

Front

Part of an argument explaining evidence and its relation to the claim.

Back

The commentary.

Front

Evidence on taxing soda: 1) Extra taxes don't change habits. 2) Unfair to tax soda when other unhealthy foods aren't taxed.

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Soda should not be taxed because it does not force people to make healthy choices.