Argumentative Text Claim and Evidence

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What is a claim in argumentative text?

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A debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Information that supports a claim, such as facts, statistics, examples, or anecdotes.

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Why is textual evidence important?

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It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short, personal story used to illustrate a point or support a claim.

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What type of evidence is a statistic?

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A numerical fact that provides support for a claim.

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What is an example of evidence?

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Specific instances or cases that illustrate a point, such as a personal experience or a case study.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim being made.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view or argument.

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What is a reason in argumentative writing?

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A statement that explains why a claim is true or valid.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.