Claim & Counterclaim

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What is evidence?

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Any information that helps prove a claim.

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What is a claim?

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The writer's position on an issue.

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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To persuade.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What are rhetorical devices?

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Techniques used to persuade or influence an audience.

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What is a thesis?

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an argument.

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What are examples of evidence?

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Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim supports a position, while a counterclaim opposes it.

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What is a leading question?

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A question that suggests a particular answer.