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What word means 'to argue so as to make a person agree or believe'?

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Convince

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Which word means 'to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same'?

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Stereotyping

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Identify the word that best matches this definition: 'a short narrative or story that relates a relevant incident.'

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Anecdote

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The reason that supports the claim is called:

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Argument

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Identify the term that describes 'a feature or attribute that helps to identify or to describe.'

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Characteristic

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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 a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.

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Define 'claim' in the context of argumentative writing.

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support.

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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To support the claim and persuade the audience of its validity.

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What does it mean to 'refute' an argument?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts the argument.