Argumentative Writing Terms/Vocab.

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What is a citation?

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Direct evidence from a text used to prove that the information is true and accurate.

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What does biased writing focus on?

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Opinions rather than facts.

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What is a claim/thesis?

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A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal view, belief, or judgement.

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What defines a rebuttal?

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A statement that opposes the claim and shows the other side.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To summarize the main point or argument of an essay.

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What are transitions in writing?

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Words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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What is an argument in writing?

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A statement or series of statements that support a particular viewpoint.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument.