Argumentative Terms

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which the speaker supports with reasons and evidence.

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What are reasons in an argument?

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Reasons are the explanations or justifications that support a claim.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support the reasons and claim.

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What is an emotional appeal?

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An emotional appeal is a persuasive technique that aims to evoke strong feelings, such as pity or fear, to convince the audience.

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What is the audience in an argument?

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The audience is the group of people that the writer or speaker is trying to persuade.

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What transition word is often used in a counterargument?

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However is a transition word commonly used to introduce a counterargument.

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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 an argument.

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What is a warrant in an argument?

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A warrant is the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is a stereotype?

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A stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified belief about a particular group of people.

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What is a slogan?

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A slogan is a short, memorable phrase used to convey an idea or promote a product.