Argumentative Vocab Review

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Purpose of a thesis statement?

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To persuade readers to accept a position.

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Style used to persuade readers:

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Formal style

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What does a claim state?

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The position being argued for

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Evidence in argumentative writing

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Facts, statistics, or information that supports a claim

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Credible evidence means it comes from a reliable, unbiased source.

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Reliable, unbiased source.

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Purpose of a citation?

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Credits the source of information.

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Paraphrase definition:

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Put information into your own words.

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Formal writing style?

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Academic style

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Target audience for this quiz?

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Grade 7 students

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Point of argumentative writing?

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To convince your audience that your beliefs are correct.