Argument Writing

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What is a claim in argument writing?

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A claim is a statement that the writer is trying to prove is true.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the author's purpose in argument writing?

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The author's purpose is to convince the reader that the claim is true.

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What is evidence in argument writing?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support the claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence and reasoning that backs up the statement.

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What is a limitation in an argument?

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A limitation is a weakness or restriction in the argument that may affect its validity.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is the main argument, while a counterclaim is an opposing argument.

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Why is it important to address counterclaims?

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Addressing counterclaims shows that the writer has considered different viewpoints and strengthens their argument.