Mr. Best ELA FLASHCARD - Argument Writing Vocabulary Words

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Reason(s) to persuade others about an action/idea's rightness or wrongness.

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argument

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People likely to give attention to something

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audience

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An assertion supported by evidence is a:

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claim

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Persuade or show by argument or proof

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Convince

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Prove a statement to be false:

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refute

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Definition of 'position' in context: She took the position that exotic animals should be pets.

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A person's particular point of view or attitude toward something.

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Define 'debate' as used in: The class had an interesting debate on Social Media's impact on society.

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A formal discussion on a topic, with opposing arguments.

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Define 'evidence' as used in the context of students finding credible sources in an article.

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Proof, the available facts or information indicating whether something is true or valid.

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Define 'argument' as used in: The student argued Chick fil A is the best for tasty chicken sandwiches.

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A reason or set of reasons aimed at persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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Define 'counterclaim' in context: He gave a counterclaim to her argument stating 'Wild Animals Aren't Pets.'

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A position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint.