Argument Writing

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What is a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is an attempt to disprove a counterclaim by providing evidence or reasoning that supports the original argument.

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What is support in argument writing?

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Support refers to the evidence or reasons provided to back up a claim or argument.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a concise retelling of the main ideas or events of a text.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a thesis statement or main argument that is backed up with evidence.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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To annotate a text means to add notes, highlight, and label important information within the text.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim or argument presented.

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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 essay or argument.

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What is the purpose of evidence in argument writing?

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The purpose of evidence is to support the claim and persuade the audience of its validity.

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is the main argument, while a counterclaim is an opposing argument to that claim.

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What is the role of a conclusion in argument writing?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the argument, often calling the audience to action.