Argumentative Text

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What is 'Reasoning'?

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The process of drawing a conclusion by effectively using evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Information from the text that proves or supports the speaker's claim.

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What is a 'Hyperbole'?

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Exaggeration.

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What is 'Propaganda'?

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Ideas spread to influence people's opinions for or against a cause.

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What is Author's Viewpoint?

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The way someone sees something; perspective.

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What is an Argumentative Text?

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence.

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What is a Claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is a Counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.

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What is a Thesis Statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative text.

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What is a Conclusion in an Argumentative Text?

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The final part that summarizes the argument and reinforces the main claim.