Argument Writing

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view uses the pronouns 'you' and 'yours' to address the reader directly.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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To annotate a text means to add notes by highlighting and labeling important information.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is the opposite of the author's claim or the opposing argument.

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What is the primary purpose of argument writing?

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The primary purpose of argument writing is to persuade the reader.

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What is a paraphrase?

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A paraphrase is a rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

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What is an argument in writing?

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An argument in writing is a statement or series of statements that support a particular viewpoint.

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What is a claim in argument writing?

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A claim is the main point or assertion that the author is trying to prove.

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What is evidence in argument writing?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support the author's claim.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim, providing reasons why the counterclaim is not valid.

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What is the role of a credible source?

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A credible source provides reliable and trustworthy information to support an argument.