Argumentation Vocab

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Scientific data and observations supporting a claim

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Evidence

Front

Explains why evidence supports a claim by providing logical connections.

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Reasoning

Front

Statement answering the question

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Claim

Front

A person's position on a topic.

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Argument

Front

Definition of distinguish:

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to set apart, separate, characterize, classify, categorize

Front

A claim needs support from examples or details.

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True

Front

Writer's position on an issue

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claim

Front

an ______________ is a claim supported by reasons and evidence.

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argument

Front

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

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evidence

Front

After presenting text evidence, you should:

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Explain how that evidence proves your point.